On the recordOctober 11, 2006
Of course I bear responsibility. My Lord, I'm secretary of defense. Write it down. Quote it. You can bank it.
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transcripts.cnn.comOf course I bear responsibility. My Lord, I'm secretary of defense. Write it down. Quote it. You can bank it.
Rumsfeld acknowledges his responsibility for the situation in Iraq.
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