We recognize that our national intelligence agencies have made serious misjudgments in the past.  However, we believe Abraham Lincoln said it best:  "Human nature will not change.  In any future great national trial, compared with the men of this, we shall have as weak, and as strong; as silly and as wise; as bad and good.  Let us, therefore, study the incidents of this, as philosophy to learn wisdom from, and none of them as wrongs to be revenged." 

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The U.S. Intelligence community is incredible.  The players are not perfect – no organization made up of humans is – but our intelligence community is filled with committed patriots who sacrifice so much of themselves to keep this country safe.  1787 has the utmost trust, respect and gratitude for each of these agencies.  We all owe each and every member of these organizations an enormous debt of gratitude.  Ironically, the very ideals they fight to preserve make their job far more difficult at times.  That said, the Israeli Supreme Court once observed:  “Although a democracy must often fight with one hand tied behind its back, it nonetheless has the upper hand.”  

 

Our core national values are the most valuable currency we have.  Although at times we fall short, America must always strive to be a champion of human rights, justice and the rule of law.  1787 will do whatever it takes to protect the United States of America against 21st century threats, and we will do so with a strategy that honors our nation’s values and ideals.