I thought we were going to have several thousand killed in 2003 when we went to war with Iraq.
Rumsfeld may have thought that was possible, too. As I said, he may have set this policy at the beginning for this reason.
They tried to keep the hostage negotiations information from President Reagan, because they felt his emotional concern would interfere with his ability to make Presidential decisions about policy.
Is it a good idea for the Secretary of Defense to sign a half dozen letters of condolence a day, and become so emotional that he can't continue with some tough minded decisions that are necessary?
There are pluses and minuses here.
I believe Rummy cares. I'm sure he does. I don't think this is an "issue". I think this is a "talking point" for the MSM.
There is another fact that may have gone into the decision to set this as policy at the beginning of the war.
On 9/11, Rumsfeld was outside the Pentagon, helping with the wounded, carrying IV fluid bags, etc.
He was so wrapped up in helping the wounded that he was distracted from coordinating our defense.
He may have decided not to make that error again.
Rumsfeld may have thought that was possible, too. As I said, he may have set this policy at the beginning for this reason. They tried to keep the hostage negotiations information from President Reagan, because they felt his emotional concern would interfere with his ability to make Presidential decisions about policy.
Is it a good idea for the Secretary of Defense to sign a half dozen letters of condolence a day, and become so emotional that he can't continue with some tough minded decisions that are necessary?
There are pluses and minuses here. I believe Rummy cares. I'm sure he does. I don't think this is an "issue".}
Patty, thank you, thank you, thank you. You are good. You are so good. Your comments are the best. Just how good, I will tell you...
It brought to mind that Rummy, Powell, Rice, etc. have said they expected CHEMICAL OR BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS TO BE USED ON OUR TROOPS. It brought to mind that they have said they did not expect Saddam's main army to melt away, but to stand and fight.
Therefore, your comments have been just the medicine "the doctor ordered" for a rather sick patient, which is what I think has become of this unconscionable attack on our highly effective, desperately needed, Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld.
BRAVO!