Deliberate mistake: When asked about the effects of a gas attack on a village in Russia, the president is told that the effects were similar to end stage cerebral palsy. One major problem - cerebral palsy is a chronic condition, not acute. The condition itself is not fatal.
Thisbe
24th Apr 2005
The Sum of All Fears (2002)
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Suggested correction: It's not a fatal condition, but some affected individuals face reduced life expectancy depending on severity.