Hey Newt-Limbaugh-Hannity-Hewitt-HAAA!!!-Obama doesn't just make speeches-he acts dicisively!!-BAM a lighting bolt out of the blue-You go Obama!!!

U.S. Navy Seals twice received a standing order from President Barack Obama authorizing them to take out the pirates who held an American captain in a standoff on the high seas, according to Pentagon officials and White House aides.

Over the course of the five-day standoff, Obama, who said little publicly about the hostage situation, received more than a dozen briefings and gave the Department of Defense policy guidance and the authority to use force if the situation compelled it.

Navy Seals aboard the USS Bainbridge shot and killed three of the pirates, who reportedly had AK-47s aimed at the back of Richard Phillips, who'd made an unsuccessful escape attempt Friday night. One pirate—reportedly a 16-year old—turned himself in and is cooperating with authorities and could face criminal charges.

Obama, who telephoned Phillips and his family this afternoon, said in a statement, "We remain resolved to halt the rise of piracy in this region. To achieve that goal, we must continue to work with our partners to prevent future attacks, be prepared to interdict acts of piracy and ensure that those who commit acts of piracy are held accountable for their crimes."

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