“Human beings make use of torture when they get chaotic and confused. A...” — Mohamedou Ould Slahi Quote

“Human beings make use of torture when they get chaotic and confused. And Americans certainly got chaotic, vengeful and confused after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.”

“There is nothing an interrogator could say to me that would be new; I've heard every variation.”

“Writing is like driving a car. Writing the beats of a screenplay? It's like driving a rover on Mars. You have to be absolutely, extremely precise.”

“There was no silver bullet that could have prevented the 9/11 attacks.”

“I've always been a guy that, I don't know, just attacks pressure.”

“Yet, when child sex offenders are brought to justice and serve time for their offenses, they are often released into unsuspecting communities and left free to resume their sexual attacks.”