Why did he have to approve it twice, did they not believe him the first time?
To give Barry credit, at least he didn't Jimmy Carter it. The last time Carter tried something like this all we had was smoking wreckage and dead Marines to show for it. Well done, Navy.
As for Obama, before you get all excited, the real test will be if the military will be able to do the same op, 5 years from now after the Obama philosophy and budget have been in there for awhile.