9/11, like Pearl Harbor, called for vengeance. (We sent Grumman “Avenger” aircraft into the WWII fray).
It didn’t help having George Tenet (D-Holdover) leading the rush to attack anyone in the Middle East.
Saddam was shooting missiles at U.S.’ peace-keeping aircraft at the time.
You’re GWB...What do you do?
3 buildings knocked down with 2 planes. That is all I need to know.