[Mo1]

Yes, I think he did. He was the crisis manager, and the Bush white house believes in people doing what they are supposed to do.

I understand that .. but they are puffing Clark just a tad too much

[CharlesWayneCT]

THe important thing is Clarke said "shoot down the planes", and within MINUTES they had the authorization.

How long did it take Clinton to authorize anything?

Clarke wasn't that bad a guy, before he became sullen over his treatment by Condi Rice.