[Chocaholic]

Yet you still ignore the inconvenient fact that the carrier was not under attack, was not under any threat and was static in US controlled waters off the shore of our base in Guam. He mentioned that in his statement and it was a valid consideration in his decision.

And you seem sure a congressman would eagerly do what he requested? You still won’t answer my questions about politics, bureaucracy and plain old BS being integral to many decisions at all levels, especially congressional.

We can agree to disagree but your unwillingness to consider all the facts is disappointing.