Well, I'm glad that's cleared up. And shame on Joe Biden for using the word "terrorist." "Hostage taker" is the preferred nomenclature. Here's Mitch McConnell:
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/08/03/extra_bonus_quote_of_the_day.html
I think some of our members may have thought the default issue was a hostage you might take a chance at shooting. Most of us didn't think that. What we did learn is this — it's a hostage that's worth ransoming. And it focuses the Congress on something that must be done."
http://politicalwire.com/archives/2011/08/03/extra_bonus_quote_of_the_day.html