One Phrase, Four Meanings

"In managing the DoD there are many unexpected communications problems:  For instance, when the Marines are ordered to 'secure a building', they form a landing party and assault it.  On the other hand, the same instructions will lead the Army to occupy the building with a troop of infantry, and the Navy will characteristically respond by sending a yeoman to assure that the building lights are turned out.  When the Air Force acts on these instructions, what results is a 'three year lease with option to purchase'". - James Schlesinger (a senior DoD Executive)

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