And as Travis has been screaming at the top of his lungs...only the President has the power to issue Cross Border Authority.
Our closest assets were at U.S. Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily. CBA was required to send help to Benghazi.
The President, by his absence--by his refusal to get involved--TOLD OUR FORCES TO STAND DOWN re: the rescue of our Ambassador and SEAL's in Benghazi.