Quote of the Day || September 16, 2014
“You see, war is Hell. But what I’m ordering is just gonna be heck.” – Barack Obama A note from our attorneys: This is not a real quote
In the history of mankind, many republics have risen, have flourished for a less or greater time, and then have fallen because their citizens lost the power of governing themselves and thereby of governing their state. TR
“You see, war is Hell. But what I’m ordering is just gonna be heck.” – Barack Obama A note from our attorneys: This is not a real quote
9:15 am || Meets with Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL General John Allen 12:20 pm || Departs Joint Base Andrews 1:55 pm || Arrives Atlanta, Georgia 2:35 pm || Participates in a briefing on Ebola at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention; Atlanta 3:25 pm || Meets with Emory University doctors and healthcare professionals; CDC, Atlanta 4:05 pm ||
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