You know, President Obama feels very strongly that the government has a responsibility to engage with the American people, as well as with the world community.

In full accordance with the law - and in order to prevent terrorist attacks on the United States and to save American lives - the United States government conducts targeted strikes against specific al-Qa'ida terrorists, sometimes using remotely piloted aircraft, often referred to publicly as drones.

Al-Qa'ida is the antithesis of the peace, tolerance and humanity that is at the heart of Islam.

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