The function of a briefing paper is to prevent the ambassador from saying something dreadfully indiscreet. I sometimes think its true object is to prevent the ambassador from saying anything at all.
- Kingman Brewster, Jr
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USNORTHCOM is the organizational unit of the US military that
is
assigned to North America. They are the ones who are
responsible
for defense of the homeland.
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