On the recordDecember 19, 2004
I was very pleased when he said yes. And I asked him to stay on because I understand the nature of the job of the secretary of defense, and I believe he's doing a really fine job.
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transcripts.cnn.comI was very pleased when he said yes. And I asked him to stay on because I understand the nature of the job of the secretary of defense, and I believe he's doing a really fine job.
President George W. Bush defends Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld's performance.
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