Federica Mogherini Quotes

National security, both internal and external, is a challenge.

The very heart of being a sovereign nation is providing security of one's borders, of one's internal situation, and security against anyone attacking one's nation. That is the very heart of what I believe is sovereignty.

In my opinion, it is important to have a stable defence.

It is the duty of the Defence Ministry and the forces to keep India safe.

We never want to expand our borders... but I can say that our security forces and defence forces possess all the might to protect our borders.

Our top focus - protecting our Nation - must go beyond homeland preparedness; America will only be secure if we deal with threats before they happen, not just after they happen.

The attacks of September 11 persuaded many Americans that what might seem to be obscure or distant potential threats can very quickly materialize and it therefore makes sense to attend to them even before they become urgent.

I would say national security is work in progress.

But the truth of the matter is, we're an open society, we want to remain an open society, and there will continue to be vulnerability. That's why we have to meet the threats when they are not yet taking place on our territory and on our soil.

Israel always has to be in a position to defend itself against any adversary and against any threat of any kind.

The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.

Why has an administration that talks so much about terrorism and homeland security demonstrated so little competence when it comes to securing the homeland?

Safety from external danger is the most powerful director of national conduct.

Are there topics of sufficient import to the nation's well-being to replace the Soviets as the focus of U.S. intelligence?

The security [of European national is dependent on the effective intelligence of their neighbors.

The counterterrorism strategy known as CONTEST aimed to reduce the risk to the UK and its interests overseas from terrorism, so that people can go about their lives freely and with confidence.

Many threats to the homeland begin overseas, and that's where we need to be.

Security is an underlining interest of Israel.

As a member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, I know that the CIA, Treasury Department, National Security Agency, and others work closely to keep tabs on the IRGC's operations.

A more worldly and competent foreign and defence policy is by far the preferred first line of defence - rather than the default position of relying on expensive but problematic hardware.

I will be the defence minister round-the-clock.

One of our pillars has to be national security - our nation's security both domestically and abroad.

One of the biggest challenges for any Home Secretary - indeed, any government - is how we deal with emerging threats.

Let's talk about national security. That's what's keeping most Americans up at night.

We as a country have something to learn from Israel, especially in the areas of security and defense, and we will of course be doing that.