Posted on 04/19/2006 7:24:25 AM PDT by AntiGuv
Sen. Chuck Hagel said Monday he shares the lack of confidence in Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld separately voiced by six retired generals.
The concern Ive had is, at a very dangerous time, (the) secretary of defense does not command the respect and confidence of our men and women in uniform, Hagel said.
There is a real question about his capacity to lead at this critical time, he said.
I have had many conversations with military leaders about their concern about whats happening at the Pentagon and with our force structure.
Hagel first expressed lack of confidence in Rumsfeld a year ago.
Concerns expressed by the six generals, four of whom served under Rumsfeld, should be taken seriously, the Nebraska Republican said.
Hagel was questioned about the issue during a conference call from Washington in which he briefed reporters about his trip last week to India and Pakistan.
The public criticisms voiced by the generals probably are unprecedented in modern times, Hagel said.
Hagel, who warned against a precipitate U.S. military attack on Iraq without broad international support and careful planning for the aftermath, said President Bush needs to make the call about Rumsfeld.
Responding to criticism from the generals, Bush has expressed his continued confidence in his defense secretary.
The president has that responsibility, Hagel said. Hes not asked for my advice on Iraq.
On another issue, Hagel said he believes the Senate will provide the 60 votes required to end debate and approve a comprehensive immigration reform bill after considering a number of amendments.
Hagel is co-author of a compromise proposal dealing with illegal immigrant workers already living in the United States. Under his plan, most of the estimated 11 million illegal workers could earn their way to legal status.
Senate consideration of a number of amendments should precede a vote for cloture ending debate, Hagel said.
Let everybody be heard, and then lets fix the problem, he said.
Hey, Chuck: We NEVER had confidence in you.
Shut up.
Wow, I'm so suprised.....NOT
Will he ever grow up?
That's interesting because I've never had any confidence in Hagel.
Sen. Hagel, you are an attention-seeking bandwagon jumper. Few people care what you think. You must like being used by the Democrats.
Hagel NEVER had any confidence in Rumsfeld, FWIW IMO.
Here is a large bucket and five gallons of water. Please use it to go soak your head.
You mean Hagel seperated his lips from McCain's posterior long enough to issue this verbal flatulence?
If our enemy cannot defeat us on the battlefield, they try to defeat us at home using our freedom of speech and the willing media.
I'm sure he loves you too, Chuckles.
Start producing those "Anybody but McHagel" buttons.
The 6 or 7 retired uniforms? Several of which are out hawking their books? THOSE men & women?
The concern Ive had is, at a very dangerous time, (the) secretary of defense does not command the respect and confidence of our men and women in uniform, Hagel said.
No, I think the men and women in uniform have more than likely lost the respect of you, Sen. Hagel, along with a majority of your colleagues.
Call Chucky the opportunist RINO and tell him to get screwed. This hack needs to go:
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You beat me to that comment......:-)
This just in, the republican base has no confidence in Chuck Hagel.
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