When you're dealing with terrorists there's no way to make sure anyone is really safe.
"I am sure that my employees have nothing to do with terrorists," he said.
If he's mixed up with terrorists, how do you think they would use it?
The plan would have gone directly against American policy not to negotiate with terrorists.
The only debate to be had with terrorists, and particularly those who offer support to them, is through action, not words.
"It is the policy of this government not to negotiate with terrorists."
"He had nothing to do with terrorists or political activism."
Since when has our Government made negotiating with terrorists a matter of policy?
But does that put them in the same league with terrorists?
He'd always been more comfortable dealing with terrorists than women.