Acting Secret Service Director: I ‘Could Not, and I Will Not and I Cannot Understand’ Why the Roof Was Not Secured

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ROWE: “This is what our counter-sniper team saw. Shooter, no elbows, can barely make out the crown of his head. Below it, the assailant up prone. And let me just tell you, our counter-sniper, this individual. I know him, I consider him a friend, he has covered me operationally in conflict zones and when I did my time on the president’s detail. He exemplifies the courage, the skill, and the ability to respond under great stress in such short time to neutralize the threat and prevent further loss of life. Getting back to your question, senator, these were discussions that were had between the Pittsburgh field office, the local counterparts and everyone supporting that visit that day. And that’s why, when I laid in that position, I could not and I will not and I cannot understand why there was not better coverage, or at least somebody looking at that roof line when that’s where they were posted."