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We're going straight over to a statement made by...

... a General John McGrew on the Knox Exclusion Zone boundary.

I am making this statement at 11AM on July 9, 1993.

There are many rumors circulating. Many falsehoods.

This is an appeal for calm.

I can confirm there has been an outbreak.

The ailment is, as yet, unidentified.

It is flu-like. It leads to panic. It leads to confusion.

There is NO evidence of fatalities within the Exclusion Zone.

We are using judged and judicious force to maintain the border.

Warning shots have been fired.

No civilians have been harmed.

We must ensure that this infection is not allowed to spread.

I am in hourly contact with the President on this matter.

The no-fly zone will remain in place for the foreseeable future.

At this time, we will take no questions.

General! General! Why can't we speak to them?

He said NO quest... <click>

Quite a forceful end to that statement Richard?

It was. There's still a lot unsaid down here.

No word on the Knox Telecommunications issue.

No explanation on why this... huge logistical operation is necessary.

There's a lot of angry, scared people here.

They can't get home. They can't speak to their families.

And the threat is still an unknown.

Keep digging Richard.

I will. Don't you worry.

Next up: the President's date with...

... the Center for Disease Control.

Up after this.

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