[shibumi]

"Interestingly, we understand that Oliver North is on the flight, as well. Developing… "

I distinctly recall Oliver North testifying before Congress as to his fear of personal reprisal from OBL and Al Quaeda during questioning by a clueless (both then and now) AlGore. I believe this was around 1987.

[Defiant]

Your memory is a little off. It was abu nidal that threatened Ollie.OBL was an unknown back then.

[stormhill]

I distinctly recall Oliver North testifying before Congress as to his fear of personal reprisal from OBL and Al Quaeda during questioning by a clueless (both then and now) AlGore. I believe this was around 1987.

Don't think so. I think the concern back then was more Abu Jihad, Gaddhafi, the Ayatollah and that crowd.

Of course, I might be wrong...

[Mr. Lucky]

I distinctly recall...

Which is why witness recollection is the weakest form of evidence. Although you honestly recollect it, Col North never acually said it.