And the more Muslim Brotherhood political islamistish people like bin laden and more other politically more oriented Leaders Within al qaeda. Within i. S. , more i. S. Seems more extreme. More purist. I dont see at this point any political current within that landscape at all. I mean, but that also may have to do on what kind of level or what kind of stage of evolution i. S. Is in at the moment. But for the threat to europe, i dont see theyre quite similar. I think the ideology is equally useful to or it can justify attacks in europe the same way. One final question here. Why are you so dismissive of lone wolves at the end of your remarks . Yeah. Thank you. Its because the lone wolf creates a sense of this kind of volatile, unpredictable threat, that if you basically see terrorists crawling out of the woodwork. And i think it doesnt rhyme with how i interpret the threat i have studied. Its more organized. And even those who operate quite independently are under influence, strong influe
Them would have to be here. And so were grateful that they are. And our entire nation expresses its profound gratitude. More important, were so grateful that they were there. Some on duty, others off duty. All rising above and beyond the call of duty. All saving the lives of people they didnt know. That distinction that these 13 officers of valor saved the lives of strangers is the first of several qualities they share. But their bravery, if it had not been for their bravery, we likely would have lost a lot of people, mothers, brothers, sons, daughters, friends, and loved ones. Thankfully they are still with their families today because these officers were where they needed to be most at a critical time. At a gas station during a routine patrol. In the middle of a busy hospital, in a grocery store, on the campus of a community college. Near an Elementary School where a sheriffs deputys children and his wife taught. In each of these moments these officers were true to their oat oaths. T
Announcer ladies and gentlemen, 102015ipient of the 2014 medal of valor. [applause] of the 20142015 medal of valor. [applause]. G]usic playin gentlemen, the president of the United States company by attorney general byetta lynch accompanied attorney general loretta lynch. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the white house. Thank you all so much. I love to have the musical come. I do not get that all the time. What to hang out with you more often. Please be seated. To everyone here today, it is such a pleasure to be with you all today. It is such a privilege, really truly honored to join so many outstanding Public Servants and distinguished guests and particularly our parade of Law Enforcement officers as we gather to honor the newest participants recipients of the Public Safety officer middle valor. Medal of of course, we have a special thanks to the friends, colleagues, and family members who travel here to join us for this very special ceremony. It is one of the best ones that we do
Patients and visitors. [applause] officer jason salus, officer Robert Sparks officer captain raven. Captain raymond. Medal of valor, Santa Monica Police department california. For courage and composure and ending a deadly rampage. They placed themselves in mortal danger to save the lives of student and staff during a School Shooting on the busy campus of santa monica college. [applause] major david huff. Medal of valor presented to major david huff, oklahoma. Uncommon poise and resolving a dangerous hostage situation. He saved the life of a twoyearold girl after negotiating negotiations deteriorated with the man holding the child cap the at knife point captive at knife point. [applause] officer donald thompson. Medal of valor presented officer donald thompson, Los Angeles Police department. Courageous action to save an accident victim. While off duty, he traversed to two freeway dividers and endured first and Second Degree while pulling an unconscious man to safety before the car becam
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