The official said an investigation had determined that the cell was planning an attack on what he identified only as a "British target."
Out of necessity, he invented ways to divert German bombers from British targets.
British target was carbon neutral state buildings by 2012.
Notice that only American and British targets were involved in Europe.
The Luftwaffe was ordered to provide air cover and diversion raids against British targets.
The selection of American and British targets was evidently deliberate.
The original proclamation makes clear that 17N was intent on a British target.
Mr. Boucher said his department was working to resolve the disagreements over the British targets.
A number of British targets were involved, among them the British Consulate.
Later British targets were added also.