I’m not sure what Romney’s point really was back in 2007. However, IMO, Obozo’s comment was ill-timed and ill-conceived in that the U.S. should NEVER give away to our enemies what actions we will or might take during a time of war, at least not through a public statement.
Advertsising your intentions beforehand, whether about whom you will attack, where...or when you plan to add or withdraw troops...gives the enemy an advantage they do not deserve, and that can and will endanger US personnel.
I thought Reomney's best reply was that, "Even Jimmy Carter would have made this order."
Rino Romney hedges his bets and then pivots later. That is his MO.
Apparently making those comments public didn't save Bin Laden’s hide, BTW.