[scouter]

“A few weeks ago we were assured that the likelihood of any cases of Ebola in the U.S. were negligible. And what happened only a few days later? “ That simply is not true. People don’t seem to listen. Here are quotes from Frieden, with dates, and sources below.

But it is true. President Obama, speaking at the Centers for Disease Control on September 16, 2014 at 4:01 PM:

First and foremost, I want the American people to know that our experts, here at the CDC and across our government, agree that the chances of an Ebola outbreak here in the United States are extremely low. We’ve been taking the necessary precautions, including working with countries in West Africa to increase screening at airports so that someone with the virus doesn’t get on a plane for the United States. In the unlikely event that someone with Ebola does reach our shores, we’ve taken new measures so that we’re prepared here at home. (emphasis mine)

Here's the link. http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/09/16/remarks-president-ebola-outbreak

If you want to quibble about my use of "negligible" vs. President Obama's use of the phrase "chances ... are extremely low" you are free to do so, but in my opinions it's a distinction without a difference.

[Prophet2520]

It is not a matter of “extremely low” vs. “negligible”, it is a matter of “any cases” vs. “outbreak”. The “experts at the CDC” have long indicated the probability of some cases here in the U.S., but extremely low likelihood of an outbreak/epidemic which is what people are fearing. I don’t think hazmat suits and gas masks are having record sales because people are afraid 20 people in the country may get ebola. They are afraid ANY case may become an epidemic. It is THAT fear that the government is trying to assuage.