John Thune said "His departure had nothing to do with his performance or competence and everything to do with the politics of an unpopular war." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 23, 2007

His departure had nothing to do with his performance or competence and everything to do with the politics of an unpopular war.

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Jan 23, 2007

Thune comments on the political factors influencing General Pace's departure.

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