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Good evening. The President has spoken out on the Knox Event.

Speaking after a consultation with the Center for Disease Control...

... he addressed journalists in the White House press room.

This is a distressing time.

The situation in Kentucky is unexpected and saddening.

My first thoughts are with the friends and families of those within the Zone.

People have been separated, folk have been evacuated...

I understand the difficulties facing us.

However, I have faith in the fine people of the Center for Disease Control...

... to get to the root of the panic and confusion within the Exclusion Zone.

I have faith in our Servicemen and Women to fulfill their duties...

... and for General John McGrew to command them with the foresight and dedication...

... he has shown throughout his exemplary career.

It is a distressing time America, but you are in safe hands.

Thank you.

This came after a statement from General John McGrew...

... on the border line of the Event itself.

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.

We'll have all the news as it develops.

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