Responsibility demands action, and dealing with the immediate threat must naturally be a top priority.
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Direct threats require decisive action.
Action expresses priorities.
Between an uncontrolled escalation and passivity, there is a demanding road of responsibility that we must follow.
We must be prepared to face our responsibilities and be willing to use force if necessary.
When the President makes something a priority, we see action.
The security of our country is not just a top priority, it's the top priority.
You've got to be able to act when it's necessary to act. And you've got to be able to act where the threat is.
Our first responsibility in the midst of violence is to prevent it from destroying us.
So not only do we need to deal with threats as they emerge, we have to be thinking in anticipation of future threats, and the things we do have to be things that enable the system to continue to work.
If the crisis lasts moments, rapid action is critical. But if it's simply the beginning of a broader issue, especially one where the root cause isn't known yet, the worst thing a leader can do is act immediately.
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