as Truman once said "The buck stops here!"
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On this you are absolutely correct and 100% on target !!!

To STEVEZ's point, something inside me has wanted the administration to "let it all hang out" on this issue and talk more, but then my common sense tells me that it would not be the best for the country.

But you are right.....top man is the guy who will always get the heat !!!