Obama explains difference between quarantining military and civilians

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President Obama said Tuesday that when it comes to dealing with Americans who have come into contact with the deadly Ebola virus, there are simply different standards in place for U.S. civilians and members of the U.S. armed forces.

The president’s remarks were made Tuesday during a scheduled press briefing on the federal government’s handling of the outbreak.

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