I’m sure it went like this:
Panetta: “Mr. President?”
Obama: “Valerie?”
Valerie Jarrett: “The President feels direct action in Libya wouldn’t be prudent and regrets that he has to deny your request.”
Egads! The Fly! How did you escape the Situation Room without being swatted? But thanks for the intel.
Panetta: Mr. President?
Obama: Valerie?
Valerie Jarrett: The President feels direct action in Libya wouldnt be prudent and regrets that he has to deny your request.
Good insight, Conservative Vet