I will not be a President who sends our Guard off to fight in a misguided war, while telling America's governors to hope that a big snowstorm won't hit next winter, or that a tornado won't come through town.
Obama Campaign Press Release - Obama Announces Plan to Honor Sacrifices of National Guard and Reservists as President
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