On the recordJanuary 23, 2007
Senator Graham, no one would say that General Shinseki was right because Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was not going to let them say that.
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congress.govSenator Graham, no one would say that General Shinseki was right because Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was not going to let them say that.
Senator Nelson comments on General Shinseki's views and Rumsfeld's influence.
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