After Discussing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Using U

question 45

Multiple Choice

After discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using U.S. Navy SEALs to capture or kill bin Laden, who voted in support of using this option among close advisors to the U.S. President?

• A)Only a minority of advisors, including CIA director Leon Panetta, supported the SEAL team raid.
• B)Roughly half of all presidential advisors supported the SEAL team's use.
• C)Only Vice President Joe Biden supported the SEAL team raid.
• D)It was a unanimous decision.

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Definitions:

Max Ringelmann

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