It was 4AM actually, according to the news. And yes, he's already authorized it. They're already landing commercial jets at U.S. military bases because Narita is full of airplanes that they won't allow to take off. I imagine Obama will respond in any way the Japanese ask him to.
I’m thankful the administration is moving forward in helping Japan. It’s actually much more than I expected from ‘O’ given his track record.