01/14/2009
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"I think that effort which involved hundreds of American personnel and a very sophisticated effort underscores the importance that we attached to doing everything we possibly can to bring Americans in ..."
"The President ordered a very daring and very well-executed rescue operation when on the only occasion we had, what we thought was fresh and we hoped actionable intelligence about the whereabouts of Ji..."
"I have gotten to know Diane Foley well and she and I have met on a number of occasions when I was ambassador in New York and here in Washington, at the White House. She's an extraordinary woman. She d..."
"the president ordered a very daring and very well executed rescue operation when on the only occasion we had what we thought was fresh and we hoped actionable intelligence about the whereabouts of Jim..."