Brazilian Soldiers

The Secretary of Defense was giving the President his daily security briefing.

As he wrapped it up, he said, “Finally, Mr. President, three Brazilian soldiers were killed yesterday in a border skirmish with the Venezuelan forces of President Hugo Chavez.”

“That butcher!!” said the President, burying his head in his hands. “What a tragic loss of life…!”

His staff sat quietly…look around at each other….trying to grasp the significance of this sudden display of emotion.

After about 20 seconds, the President leaned over to the Secretary of State and whispered: “Condi…how many is a brazillion?”

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