By GottaLaff
Bush's default position: Secrecy and military action:
Pakistan army ordered to hit back at U.S. forces 13 Sep 2008 The Pakistani Army has been given orders to retaliate against any unilateral strike by the Afghanistan-based U.S. troops inside the country. Army Spokesman Maj Gen Athar Abbas confirmed the orders in a brief interview with Geo News on late Thursday night.
US officials evade queries on Bush's approval to Pakistan raids 13 Sep 2008 Amid strong reactions from Pakistan to US-led coalition forces' raids against militants on its soil, the Bush administration has refused to comment on the issue, evading queries on the reported go-ahead given to American special forces by President [sic] George Bush. Asked whether the forces operating in Afghanistan had the powers to launch cross-border attacks, Defence Secretary Robert Gates refused to address the issue but said the commanders had the authority to protect their troops in Afghanistan.
H/t: CLG
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