Rumsfeld calls on Dems for 'constructive' debate on Iraq (after Dem call for his resignation)

IHT ^ | Sept. 1, 2006 | AP

[truthteller223]

You are exactly right. The AP (once again) has twisted his words. His letter said he put careful thought into preparing his remarks and they should read them.

[Bernard]

Thanks for the information. Any idea if he was a Democrat or Republican?

[AliVeritas]

On letters sent to Pelosi and Reid re: speech and their comments.

http://instapundit.com/archives/032306.php

The Honorable Nancy Pelosi

Democratic Leader of the House

Washington, D.C. 20515

Dear Representative Pelosi,

I was concerned about comments attributed to you in the media about the remarks I recently made to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Thought and careful preparation went into what I said. It is absolutely essential for us to look at lessons of history in this critical moment in the war on terror. I was honored by the reception my statements received from our veterans.

I am sending you the full text of my remarks because I assume your comments to the press were made in reaction to inaccurate media reports, such as the coverage by the Associated Press.

I know you agree that with America under attack and U.S. troops in the field, our national debate on this should be constructive.

Sincerely,

Donald Rumsfeld

Secretary of Defense

cc: The Honorable Dennis Hastert


The Honorable Harry Reid

Democratic Leader of the Senate

United States Senate

Washington, D.C. 20510

Dear Senator Reid,

I was concerned about comments attributed to you in the media about the remarks I recently made to the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Thought and careful preparation went into what I said. It is absolutely essential for us to look at lessons of history in this critical moment in the war on terror. I was honored by the reception my statements received from our veterans.

I am sending you the full text of my remarks because I assume your comments to the press were made in reaction to inaccurate media reports, such as the coverage by the Associated Press.

I know you agree that with America under attack and U.S. troops in the field, our national debate on this should be constructive.

Sincerely,

Donald Rumsfeld

Secretary of Defense

cc: The Honorable Bill Frist

[Gritty]

The Dems are acting like any hornet nest that has been poked with a stick. They attack.

All Rumsfeld needs to do to give them a real heart attack is say he is "considering" a run for President.

The chaos and panic in Democrat circles would be delicious...

[Mad_Tom_Rackham]

Great move. Rummy knows that they have no constructive debate to offer.

[Elsiejay]

Borah was putatively Republican, but definitely an off-beat, unique thinker. For more, see:
www.kevinmurphy.com/williamborah.htm