John Ashcroft Information Quotations

The Patriot Act allows and provides a basis for an exchange of information.

The liberties and freedoms which we hold dear and we recognize and cherish and respect guide the way we gather information in the United States

So it's with that in mind that we will guide our approach to information sharing to make it possible for us all to be a part of the team which defeats terror.

We need to find ways to share as much information with individuals as is possible to make every American, whether they are in an industry or business or in law enforcement or in their families, capable of enhancing their security by being aware and alert,

We are making the kinds of contacts and developing the information that allow us to describe this as proceeding with reasonable success,

And you could as a result of that information be provided a visa which will allow you to be in the United States, allow you if necessary to work in the United States and provide a basis for your someday becoming a citizen.

Our expert team of agents and analysts from the FBI will continue to share information and expertise with their British colleagues.

The FBI has already begun to update technology systems, improve information management, and provide more effective and timely accountability.

It takes courage to come forward in situations like this and I urge anyone with information that may be helpful to the authorities to use these resources,

An individual with that kind of situation is an individual who might know a lot about what could happen, might know the names of individuals, information being so key to intelligence and prevention,

Anyone who purposefully leaks information that has been classified is ... subordinating national security,

It is our hope that the release of these photographs will prompt others who may have seen the hijackers or been in contact with them to contact the FBI with any information they may have that would be helpful with the investigation,

Doing what is right in the face of adversity is not always easy or popular. Critics may assail you, but the critics don't always realize what they don't know or don't understand, because they don't have access to all the information.