I am truly saddened by the thought that anyone could have the impression that I or others here are doing anything other than working urgently to see that the lives of the fighting men and women are protected, and are cared for in every way humanly possible. And I hope and pray that every family member of those who have died so bravely knows how deeply I feel their loss.
Rumsfeld expresses his sorrow over the perception of insensitivity towards troops and their families following a deadly attack.
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