The general theme of it's-not-a-matter-of-if-but-when is legitimate.

It doesn't really matter what place you are. I think he'll look back on this, when he's not so upset, and he'll walk away with some good memories.

The homeland is secure when the hometown is secure.

In the meantime, as on the other occasions when the national threat level has been increased, we encourage members of the public to continue their daily work, family and leisure activities with a heightened awareness,

It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when,

It's not when you get drafted, it's what you make of the opportunity. To me it doesn't really matter when you go. I just want to get into a mini-camp and show them I can play football. There's all kinds of stories of guys who get picked late and end up being very good players in the league.