“You can't get closer to the heart of national sovereignty than national security and intelligence services.”

“Ultimately, freedom and democracy are stronger than fear and tyranny.”

“In the fight against terrorism, national agencies keep full control over their police forces, security and intelligence agencies and judicial authorities.”

“You can't get closer to the heart of national sovereignty than national security and intelligence services.”

“In intelligence work, there are limits to the amount of information one can share. Confidentiality is essential.”

“Indiscriminate attacks on civilians ought, under all circumstances, to be illegal in war as in peacetime.”