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I would call the results mixed, in terms of standing up Iraqi units who are willing to fight. There have been some cases where, when the hea...
I have seen the anguish in his, or heard the anguish in his voice and seen his eyes when we talk about the danger in Iraq. You know, sometim...
You are doing a superb job. You are a strong secretary of defense. And our nation owes you a debt of gratitude.
The lessons learned is continue to vet. And ask good questions.
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 ...
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.
He's a good, decent man. He's a caring fellow. You know, sometimes perhaps his demeanor is rough and gruff, but beneath that rough and gruff...
When I asked the (UNINTELLIGIBLE) -- the secretary to stay on as secretary of defense, I was very pleased when he said yes. And I asked him ...