HICKS: THEY WERE TOLD TO ‘STAND DOWN’
| Mr. Gregory Hicks testifying to The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing.
Mr. Hicks: “They were not authorized to travel. They remained in Tripoli with us. The medic went with the nurse to the hospital to — and his skills to the treatment of and care of our wounded. Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah): “How did personnel react to being told to stand down?” Mr. Hicks: “They were furious, I will quote Lt. Col. Gibson, he said, ‘this is the first time in my career that a diplomat has more balls than somebody in the military.'” VIDEO … |
Publius Prime 
That must of blown their minds, letting those who were fighting for their lives to die at the hands of terrorists.
My heart breaks to think of those two brave SEALS fighting for their lives, expecting their fellow warriors at any moment.