Although this wasn't an attack on our sovereignty, the pirates did take U.S citizens hostages in international waters. This is a serious international incident and should be dealt with by the Commander in Chief, not his minions.
Travis McGee is right - he's once again, voting present.
What? A US ship on international waters with US citizens aboard? It's an act of war- it ain't robbing a 7-11 as Hillary would like to define it.
The correct response is to attack the province from which these pirates hail, and burn it to the ground. "Next?"