Rumsfeld hasn't been the only one saying this, IIRC both Tony Snow and Brit both raised that point.
Yes, those running this war made the point clear last week after the bombing. Amb. Bremer, SOD Rumsfeld, Gen. Abizaid, three different commanding officers from various locations in Iraq ALL repeated the same basic facts: WE are winning, the troops are doing a great job, we are not retreating.
The press, almost without exception ignored the experts and listened to the critics. It was surreal and SCANDALOUS. Tony and a few others actually listened, but they can't compete with 24/7 deceit from the mainstream press. Ask your neighbors what they think is going on in Iraq. The press is failing our troops.