IP: Bush Ordered Downing of Planes That Ignored Warnings, Cheney Says

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

 The article is somewhat confusing. I hope Bush did NOT say protect 
Washington and be damn with the rest of the nation. Can someone amplify 
what was actually said.

Dave



Bush Ordered Downing of Planes That Ignored Warnings, Cheney Says

By CHRISTOPHER S. WREN

After Tuesday's attacks, President Bush told American military pilots to 
shoot down any planes that ignored warnings to stay away from Washington, 
the vice president said today.

http://www.nytimes.com/2001/09/16/national/16CND-CHENEY.html



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