If I recall correctly the head of opposition to Bin Laden was taken out the day before 911. He famously made a comment when Bin Laden was in the sights of him and a group of special ops but were NEVER given the go ahead to take him out.
His comment was, Are there no men in Washington.
Finally, the president accepted Bergers call. There was discussion, there were pauses and no decision. The president wanted to talk with his secretaries of Defense and State. He wanted to study the issue further. Berger was forced to wait. The clock was ticking. The president eventually called back. He was still indecisive. He wanted more discussion
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