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Politics : PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

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To: Kenneth E. Phillipps who wrote (186996)9/26/2001 1:51:13 PM
From: H-Man  Read Replies (1) of 769670
 
Dick Cheney was asked the question. (Meet the Press) He said something to the effect, we simply are not programmed to shot down civilian airliners.

It Took a while to get to that decision (We did get there), in a confused and unclear situation.

No doubt, some rules of engagement will need to be developed and rehearsed.

edit > and communicated to commercial and private airlines and pilots.
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