“We did not take it lightly. We declared full alert status, convened the crisis committee and directed the intelligence service to validate the reports.”
Arturo Lomibao
“You drink the syrup, I just cough. my intelligence is humble, your stupidity is a show off.”
Husam daoud
“These are times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country.”
Thomas Paine
“The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.”
“We've got a continuing threat from terrorism, the health service is in financial chaos, there's a possible petrol price crisis, and yet the prime minister doesn't even seem to think it important to spend time at his own desk back in Britain.”
Chris Grayling
“This service is vital to the community. They provide firsthand crisis response in a compassionate way. 211 is really a blessing for those who come forward,”
Katherine Harris
“[A reshuffling of Cabinet and intelligence officials would] win Assad immediate domestic and international support, ... But to manage a crisis of such unprecedented proportions, Assad would need to display unusual qualities of courage and political acumen. This is the most difficult moment in the president's career.”
Patrick Seale