Hamill's wife's authority, apparently. http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20040417/ap_on_re_us/kidnapped_hamill&e=3&ncid=718
What does that mean? Now all matters concerning hostages, prisoners of war, and other military matters require authority from a family member? That is a real can of worms just waiting to be opened.