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George H.W. Bush: “And I know the speculation, but I'm the decider. And I decide what is best. And what's best is for Don Rumsfeld to…”

On the recordApril 19, 2006
And I know the speculation, but I'm the decider. And I decide what is best. And what's best is for Don Rumsfeld to remain as the secretary of defense.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Bush defends his decision to keep Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense amidst speculation about his position.

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