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In reply to the discussion: Sources: Intercepts show top Syrians preparing for chemical attack, discussing afterward [View all]joshcryer
(62,269 posts)20. Not sure how an outraged Defense Minister means anything.
He could've been out of the loop, for instance, for that very reason. He may not have signed off on such an attack. If anything it could prove that he was outraged because he knew the attack was sanctioned.
I of course agree with the rest of what you said and I'd like to hear the audio tapes (with subtitles preferably, I listened to a lot of Libyan intercepts and about 90% of them were accurate and you can discern a lot just from the tone even if you don't understand the language).
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Sources: Intercepts show top Syrians preparing for chemical attack, discussing afterward [View all]
JaneyVee
Aug 2013
OP
Omits mention of intercepted angry call of Defense Minister to local unit commander.
leveymg
Aug 2013
#4
There's no reference to specific planning for this attack by any higher-ups -- only vague reference
leveymg
Aug 2013
#29
Best guess is this info comes from Congress members who were briefed earlier this evening.
KittyWampus
Aug 2013
#10