He is correct. Yemen has had a new President since Feb 2012.
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Yemen’s leader said Saturday that he personally approves every U.S. drone strike in his country and described the remotely piloted aircraft as a technical marvel that has helped reverse al-Qaeda’s gains.
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“Every operation, before taking place, they take permission from the president,” Hadi said in an interview with reporters and editors from The Washington Post in his hotel suite in the District. Praising the accuracy of the remotely operated aircraft, he added, “The drone technologically is more advanced than the human brain.”
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http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2...e-attacks-aqap
I don't believe for a second that the US is asking for the Presidents approval before a drone strike, but he probably needs to say that.
Although I did not realize they had given permission, my original comment still stands. I do think this type of warfare blurs the lines on something that is extremely important.