Did Bush approve release of suicide bomber commander?

Remember those teams of 300 suicide bombers who are reportedly on their way to Europe and America to kill us all? Well, their commander was in Afghan custody, yet was released earlier this year in exchange for a kidnapped Italian journalist.

Yes, the US was "outraged" about the prisoner swap at the time. But does anyone believe that the Afghan government is permitted to sneeze without asking the US government first?

We approved of this prisoner swap. And now the prisoner just sent 300 suicide bombers to kill you and your children.