# When is it not appropriate for the POTUS to stay abroad?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-not-appropriate-for-the-potus-to-stay-abroad/750377>\
**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [March 27, 2016, 5:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-not-appropriate-for-the-potus-to-stay-abroad/750377 "2016-03-27T17:45:42Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 30, 2016, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-not-appropriate-for-the-potus-to-stay-abroad/750377/21 "2016-03-30T17:44:27Z")

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> [@iiandyiiii](#):
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> Going to Brussels would be coddling our allies, when they need to toughen up.

When did anyone ever say this?

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**Post date:** [March 30, 2016, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-is-it-not-appropriate-for-the-potus-to-stay-abroad/750377/22 "2016-03-30T17:48:08Z")

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> [@Velocity](#):
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> When did anyone ever say this?

I believe that should be read with your tongue firmly planted in your cheek.

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