I wonder if any of these people would have been saved if we had had better interrogation techniques and were able to get actionable intelligence before these attacks?
On the other hand, we wouldn't want to be accused by Teddy 'the drunk' of putting panties on the heads of nice terrorist. Choices, that's all we have is tough choices.
As an aside ... I understand the DNC tribute to Teddy is going to be titled "Going to the sea, in an Oldsmobile".