"It will take time to eradicate a cancer like Isil. And any time we take military action, there are risks involved - especially to the servicemen and women who carry out these missions. But I want the American people to understand how this effort will be different from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It will not involve American combat troops fighting on foreign soil."

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Source : Source: www.realclearpolitics.com

Barack Obama

#Cancer Quotes #Military Quotes #War Quotes

“I don't get nominated, and I have to say, I've probably gotten the greatest mass of press in my life through not getting nominated. It's definitely been a winning situation as far as I'm concerned.”
“Focus on giants - you stumble. Focus on God - Giants tumble.”
“You sleep like an angel" Jacks said. The shock of his words in the dark room sent Maddy's stomach leaping into her throat. She didn't even realize she had screamed until it came out of her mouth. "Don't be frightened," Jacks said, sounding worried. "It's just me. I'm sorry, I so didn't mean for that to sound creepy. Let me start over.”
“If you're going to take gambles, you must have one thing: self-confidence.”
“Being famous hasn't made my life any easier. Every minute I'm dealing with the baby-sitters is one more minute I'm not training.”
“What the bourgeoisie therefore produces, above all, are its own grave-diggers. Its fall and the victory of the proletariat are equally inevitable.”
“I never learned how to tie my shoes, and I was mocked for that. I still don't know how to.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com
“As soon as you feel too old to do a thing, do it.”

Source : Margaret Deland (2015). “The Awakening of Helena Richie”, p.154, The Floating Press

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