12/15/2011
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"I have no higher priority as President of the United States than the safety and security of the American people, and I will do whatever is necessary to protect this country."
"We can't know for certain why that is, which is why we are taking all necessary precautions in the event that the virus does turn into something worse."
"I would sooner take action now than hesitate and face graver consequences later."
"The good news is that the current strain of H1N1 can be defeated by a course of antiviral treatment that we already have on hand."