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He added that he would hold the power of veto over any proposal by the American commander in Afghanistan to launch an offensive involving the Royal Marines if he felt it was right to do so.

As he should.

[Cicero]

I don't blame them. After the fiasco with Wesley Clark, I would have done the same thing.

[EricT.]

I would fully expect our own leaders to reserve the same right if roles were reversed.

[jimtorr]

He added that he would hold the power of veto over any proposal by the American commander in Afghanistan to launch an offensive involving the Royal Marines if he felt it was right to do so.

I would expect that this is the case for all forces in any international operation.