We can't gather the intelligence we need to foil future attacks, if we are blindly granting terrorists the right to remain silent. But for some reason, we've already done that - with the terrorist who tried to bring down Flight 253.

Summary

This quote highlights the challenge faced by intelligence agencies in gathering crucial information to prevent future attacks while also grappling with the protection of rights, such as the right to remain silent. The quote suggests that certain individuals, such as the terrorist responsible for the attempted attack on Flight 253, may have been given this right, hindering the intelligence-gathering process. It implies a concern that by prioritizing individual rights in such cases, potential threats to national security may elude detection and prevention.

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