Quiz: Friday News Quiz 02-27-15

"I apologize to anyone that was offended by my misstatement," said which Obama administration official, after it was reported that he falsely claimed to have served in the Special Forces?

Coalition special operations forces members coordinate troop movement during an operation in the Middle East. (Image: Facebook, Naval Special Warfare Command)

"I apologize to anyone that was offended by my misstatement," said which Obama administration official, after it was reported that he falsely claimed to have served in the Special Forces?

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