By law Dubya had to know about the port deal, Exon-Florio statute says so

[norml]

The Exon-Florio statute established a 30-day review following receipt of a notification. For those transactions for which an extended 45-day review (or "investigation") is completed, a report must be provided to the President, who must by law announce the final decision within 15 days. In total, the process can not exceed 90 days.

http://www.treasury.gov/offices/international-affairs/exon-florio/

[Tamarin]

1. It probably was reported to President Cheney.

He didn't want little old George to worry about it. He tells George it's all handled and George finishes reading *The Pet Goat*.

[Tight_rope]

2. Now we all know that pResident Cheney is in charge....