# Counterterrorism Requires the Right Tools and People by Christopher Wray > FBI Director Christopher Wray states the operational requirement imposed by an evolving threat: “We need to have the right tools, the right technology, and the right people to meet our mission—tomorrow, next year, and in the next decade. If we don’t, the consequences could be dire indeed.” > > **— 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 Requires the Right Tools and People.” - **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 the operational requirement imposed by an evolving threat: “We need to have the right tools, the right technology, and the right people to meet our mission—tomorrow, next year, and in the next decade. If we don’t, the consequences could be dire indeed.” — 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-requires-right-tools-people ```