Unfortunately, the president's first reaction was not, "How can I protect the troops?” It was, "How can I protect myself?”. (Wesley Clark)

Unfortunately, the president's first reaction was not, "How can I protect the troops?” It was, "How can I protect myself?”.

Wesley Clark

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