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The Times Here:

"The president has always felt it is important to be up front with the American people about the challenges and threats we face," said Suzy DeFrancis, a spokeswoman for the White House.

[Pause for hysterical laughter.]

Hmm.... "Challenge" is the new word du jour, isn't it?

"He has consistently told the American people the facts as he saw them and urged us to take the actions necessary to prevent terrorist attacks."

[More laughter, with a lot of appreciation for the spin in "as he saw them" and the nuance of "the actions necessary" as opposed to "the actions he believed were necessary."

I knew Ari, Suzy, and you're no Ari....