Since when is stating the obvious a call for surrender? The security of this nation, in the end is up to all of its' citizens, not just law enforcement. Preventing another attack is highly unlikely, however, a strong response to the attack by citizens can send the message to the terrorists groups that we are not afraid, that we will fight back, and that our military and law enforcement folks are not their only worry.
I don't think ANYONE in this country is willing to surrender - now or ever.
I'm willing to concede that Mueller didn't mean for his statement to sound so defeatist. A lot of cops are PR challenged. The Fibbies have been floundering for a decade. This does nothing to enhance their image.
Since when is stating the obvious a call for surrender? Finally a sensible comment on this thread. The press, most Dems, and some Republicans have been demanding that the administration tell them all the truth about the dangers of our situation. As a result we can see that, as Jack Nicholson said in A Few Good Men: 'The truth? You can't handle the truth!'