10/23/2005
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"You are doing a superb job. You are a strong secretary of defense. And our nation owes you a debt of gratitude."
"The president stands by his man, but will Capitol Hill follow his lead?"
"Secretary Rumsfeld has been the secretary during two wars. And he is -- he's an important part of my cabinet, and he'll stay in my cabinet."
"No question about it. The bombers are having an effect."