"It's not the first time such decisions are made. Not just our country, but the world has been besieged with situations such as this. What we have to do here is not act on an impulse to fall into a trap, but learn from past mistakes. This could all be a farce, designed to make us to look like a fool. However considering the connotation of the terrorists, not involving the Seven kids -"

"But Sir, It's all there." Cut in Sanchez, pointing towards the wide array of documents and photos spread out. "All the evidence needed to confirm this is something which cannot be ignored as..." Sanchez sputtered, being subjected to a sharp gaze directed by the President.

"-We cannot afford to doubt even a shred of evidence. Cannot risk another 9/11 or the London attack. I am surrounded by the best sharpest minds. We have the best strategic Tactical and Stealth teams available. Use them. Inspite of all this, if we still can't save Seven innocent lives, then let us be dammed. But before that let's make sure we have done everything that can possibly be done to save the innocents before going ahead with the  strike."