The rebels’ move comes one day after Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said U.S. jets won’t be flying with NATO forces over Libya after April 2. Mullen said planes would be made available only if requested by NATO. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates told Congress the U.S. will “significantly ramp down our commitment” to Libya except for electronic warfare, aerial refueling and surveillance. I don't think this means a thing. If Hussein wants to bomb Kaddafi in order to help his terrorist pals, he will just order NATO to order the U.S. to send in planes. And they will.
As for Gates, he has as good as said that this war is pointless, but don't expect him to DO anything about it, if Hussein says otherwise.
As for Barry, what he says today has nothing to do with what he does tomorrow.