I think the military leaders have lost complete confidence in this secretary. He didn't listen to people. He didn't ask for suggestions. He went to war when we didn't have a national security threat.
John Murtha: “I think the military leaders have lost complete confidence in this secretary. He didn't listen to people. He didn't ask…”
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Murtha criticizes Rumsfeld's leadership and decision-making regarding the Iraq war.
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