Rummy's comment that even an armored vehicle can still be blown up - so don't worry about it - was totally senseless.
Doesn't Rummy believe that the "war on terror" itself is armor for the US?
Even a country that has a "war on terror" can still be blown up, so why not lets just forget the whole thing.
If the US Executive feels like we need protection from WMDs, the troops are quite justified in their concerns about weapons that are a clearer and more present danger.
The point that a tank can be blown up is not senseless, it is concise and to the point.
Distance is the best armor. "Give me a fast ship, for I mean to go in harm's way." JP Jones.
Armor detracts from fast. Yes, you can supercharge the engine, but that leads to overheating. There is no free lunch.