"I think LIR is referring to the actions taken on 9/11. They would have followed procedure for any President" Upon review, you (and LIR) are absolutely correct. I was too quick on the trigger.
Though I will stand by my assessment of Algore's likely "actions", post 9/11...
I think Algore would have been on his 5th set of kneepads already as he would beg Chirac endlessly for his approval to do anything.