On the recordApril 12, 2006
We have what we consider to be credible evidence that al Qaeda leaders have sought contacts in Iraq who could help then acquire weapons of mass destruction capabilities.
Source
transcripts.cnn.comWe have what we consider to be credible evidence that al Qaeda leaders have sought contacts in Iraq who could help then acquire weapons of mass destruction capabilities.
Rumsfeld claims credible evidence of al Qaeda's attempts to connect with Iraq for weapons.
Share
More from Donald H. Rumsfeld
This war, like other wars, has not been a steady, smooth upward path. To some, that's a surprise. To those who study history, it is not a surprise.
We know that 99.9 percent of our forces conduct themselves in an exemplary manner. We also know that in conflicts, things that shouldn't happen do happen. In this instance, there's an investigation with respect to what took place, and…
This, too, will pass. The sharper the criticism comes, sometimes, the sharper the defense comes from people who don't agree with the critics.