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John Murtha: “I think the military leaders have lost complete confidence in this secretary. He didn't listen to people. He didn't ask…”

On the recordNovember 7, 2006
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.
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John Murtha
Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Murtha criticizes Rumsfeld's leadership and decision-making regarding the Iraq war.

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