U.S., World: Obama: Not looking to put troops in harm’s way unless necessary
- I won’t risk your lives unless it is absolutely necessary. And if it necessary, we will back you up to the hilt.
- President Barack Obama • Speaking to a Jacksonville, Fla. military audience about whether or not he plans to send more troops to Afghanistan. The president appears not to want to force the issue unless it needs to be forced. “I will never rush the solemn decision of sending you into harm’s way,” he continued. • source