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Perle Resigns
ABC News ^
| Feb. 25, 2004
| Brian Hartman, Martha Raddatz and Chris Vlasto
Posted on 02/25/2004 8:50:56 PM PST by Oorang
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:50:57 PM PST
by
Oorang
To: Oorang
And his attorney, Samuel Abeday, told ABCNEWS today Perle is quitting the board altogether so he can sue the news organizations that "falsely accused him of conflicts of interest."
Count on Perle to go unquietly into that good night. Rage, Richard, rage.
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:55:12 PM PST
by
gcruse
(http://gcruse.typepad.com/)
To: Oorang
It's about time. Perle never should have been permitted within ten miles of the Pentagon, especially in that curious role as an "unpaid advisor" on the Defense Policy Board.
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:56:30 PM PST
by
Alberta's Child
(Alberta -- the TRUE North strong and free.)
To: gcruse
I would LOVE to see some lawsuits!
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posted on
02/25/2004 8:57:36 PM PST
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion: The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
ping
To: Oorang
Resignation letter:
Posted on Wed, Feb. 25, 2004
Richard Perle's resignation letter
February 18, 2004
The Secretary of Defense
The Pentagon
Dear Mr. Secretary, Thank you for finding time to see me on February 10. As I said then, the meeting of the Defense Policy Board would be my last, after 17 years of continuous membership under both Democratic and Republican administrations. It was a great privilege to serve on the DPB, but never more so than during your leadership. You have been open to ideas from all members of the group, challenging conventional wisdom and accepted doctrine and examining complex policy issues with great care, wisdom and courage.
Since there is bound to be speculation about my departure from the DPB, I thought I would put what I said to you in writing.
Despite heated disclaimers, my membership on the defense policy board has led many people to see my articles, books and television appearances to associate my views with those of the administration or the Department of Defense. This results partly from a misunderstanding about the role and nature of the Defense Policy Board, exacerbated by the controversy surrounding policies I have advocated as a private citizen. A television viewer or newspaper reader, accustomed to zoning boards, school boards and appeal boards, is likely to think that the Defense Policy Board actually makes decisions, and that a member of it must be in a position to speak authoritatively about administration policy. The fact that the Defense Policy Board is not a decision making body but is simply a forum enabling the Secretary of Defense to hear a variety of opinions and observations (often opposed to one another) is simply not understood by the general public
We are now approaching a long presidential election campaign, in the course of which issues on which I have strong views will be widely discussed and debated. I would not wish those views to be attributed to you or the President at any time, and especially not during a presidential campaign. This is particularly true now since I have just published a book that calls for far reaching reform of government departments responsible for combating terrorism. Many of the ideas in that book are controversial and I wish to be free to argue them without those views or my arguments getting caught up in the campaign.
So it is with gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Department of Defense that I wish to resign from membership on the Defense Policy Board.
With admiration for your service to the nation and the cause of freedom, I remain, sincerely yours,
Richard Perle
Source for resignation letter is KnightRidder
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:00:17 PM PST
by
Oorang
( I don't need information; I need intelligence)
To: Alberta's Child; Oorang; Liz; Grampa Dave
Could it be fallout from an inquiry in to his "other" ventures like Hollinger? Hmmm....we'll see.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:01:43 PM PST
by
endthematrix
(To enter my lane you must use your turn signal!)
To: Oorang
So it is about the election. And the fact about controversy surrounding him. Scandal tailgates this guy so watch it!
8
posted on
02/25/2004 9:05:07 PM PST
by
endthematrix
(To enter my lane you must use your turn signal!)
To: Oorang
Seems I might be the only Perle fan here.
I hope Bush consults him privately (and often) in the future.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:09:10 PM PST
by
nuconvert
(CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
To: Oorang
Sue the living lies out of them, Mr. Perle.
To: Tax Government
So you support Perle using the justice system to sue and clog up the courts because you agree with him but others should hang their head in shame. Which is it that we support suing every time someone disagrees or being responsible for our actions?
To: nuconvert
Seems I might be the only Perle fan here. I hope Bush consults him privately (and often) in the future.
I like Perle. I have a few small disagreements with him, but overall I agree with his ideas.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:16:21 PM PST
by
Jaysun
(COVER THY PALE LEGS AND SHUT UP.)
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To: nuconvert
I am a Perle fan too!
But this is a good thing, remove the controversy.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:32:01 PM PST
by
Ernest_at_the_Beach
(The terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States - and war is what they got!!!!)
To: nuconvert
Then Enlist right NOW! ANd then Talk! Go there! Be a part of the PRoject you extol others to die FOR!
To: Burkeman1
A phoney war? Left wingers like Perle?
You've Got to be Joking.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:34:43 PM PST
by
nuconvert
(CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
To: nuconvert
Scary thing is, he's not joking.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:35:56 PM PST
by
Mr. Mojo
To: Mr. Mojo
Thanks for the warning.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:36:48 PM PST
by
nuconvert
(CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
To: gcruse
Count on Perle to go unquietly into that good night. Rage, Richard, rage. That's what I was thinking.......this one will NOT be bashing Bush, that's for sure.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:36:49 PM PST
by
Howlin
To: Burkeman1
I am a Perle fan too!
I have a "CIB" and served my country with dignity and honor.
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posted on
02/25/2004 9:36:52 PM PST
by
jokar
(Beware of the White European Male Christian theological complex !!)
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