Different speech, same Rumsfeld.
Posted on 05/31/2004 11:39:22 AM PDT by Stagerite
Fred, I just watched the Arlington Cemetery ceremonies. It was impressive as always, but there was a particularily poignant moment. General Meyers introduced Donald Rumsfeld -- to introduce the Commander in Chief. When our embattled wartime Secretary of Defense reached the podium the cheering and whistles became a prolonged, standing ovation. "Rummy" was touched and almost speechless for awhile ... until he said "WOW!" The President gave him a knowing nod and then patted his friend's right shoulder. "WOW!" indeed. ... Semper Fi, Larry
AWESOME!
I watched it live, it was great!!!
Rumsfeld is my hero. I am so glad that he received a standing ovation. He deserves it.
You could tell Rummy was touched by the big cheers. I also heard someone say "We love you!" when Bush got up, too. He was touched. It was a great day!
Without Rummy we'd be in dire straits.
I am hearing a lot of talk that Rummy could be dumped before the election to help Bush's chances. I think it would be a huge mistake.
I sure hope this is run again...I missed it!!
This is how someone called David Morgan at the Drudge link covered the story:
WAR PRESIDENT
Bush, who avoided combat in Vietnam while serving as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard, calls himself a war president for his re-election campaign against Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran.
It goes on from there. But there's no liberal media bias....(sarcasm)
I just wish he was 20 years younger.
Awesome BUMP, indeed!
ping
Different speech, same Rumsfeld.
BEST... SECRETARY OF DEFENSE... EVER!
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U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) (L) applauds as Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld prepares to speak at an observance of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 2004. REUTERS/Larry Downing |
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President Bush (news - web sites), left, shares a light moment with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld after Rumsfeld spoke at a ceremony marking Memorial Day at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 31, 2004 outside Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)  |
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President Bush (news - web sites) applauds while Army Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld acknowledges the audience during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater in Arlington, Va. Monday, May 31, 2004. At right is Army Maj. Gen. Galen Jackman, Commander of the Military District of Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)  |
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President George W. Bush (news - web sites)(R) bows his head with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Richard Myers(L) and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld(C) during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 2004. Photo by Larry Downing/Reuters |
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Try C-SPAN, they might have the whole event.
Rummy bump!
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