# Counterterrorism Cannot Stand Still by Christopher Wray > FBI Director Christopher Wray states why a counterterrorism institution must cultivate invention: “The terrorist threat doesn’t stand still—so we can’t, either. One of my priorities as Director is to make the FBI more agile and resilient. An organization that’s nimble, one that fosters creativity and ingenuity. One that creates more, and tries more. Even one that embraces the risk of failure, where it’s part of a process to improve.” > > **— Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation**, *Countering the Terrorist Threat Through Partnerships, Intelligence, and Innovation* ## Sources and Context - **Direct official source:** [Countering the Terrorist Threat](https://www.fbi.gov/news/speeches-and-testimony/countering-the-terrorist-threat-through-partnerships-intelligence-and-innovation) — *Countering the Terrorist Threat Through Partnerships, Intelligence, and Innovation*. - **Series source and editorial context:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] — “Counterterrorism Cannot Stand Still.” - **Editorial construction:** The poster uses a source-supported editorial frame outside the inner quotation marks to identify the institution, action, or governing context. ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Collection:** [[collections/American|American Collection]] - **Series source:** [[american/American Ethos - Simple Reminders by the Institutions of American Science and Defense|American Ethos — Institutions of American Science and Defense]] - **Article:** [[articles/How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter|How Austin Became a Different Kind of Defense Tech Epicenter]] - **Article:** [[articles/Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures|Cognitive-Cyber Warfare Measures and Countermeasures]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/National Security|National Security]] ## Share on Social Media ``` FBI Director Christopher Wray states why a counterterrorism institution must cultivate invention: “The terrorist threat doesn’t stand still—so we can’t, either. One of my priorities as Director is to make the FBI more agile and resilient. An organization that’s nimble, one that fosters creativity and ingenuity. One that creates more, and tries more. Even one that embraces the risk of failure, where it’s part of a process to improve.” — Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Countering the Terrorist Threat Through Partnerships, Intelligence, and Innovation https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-christopher-wray-counterterrorism-cannot-stand-still ```