In fact, she was quoted elsewhere that "No one told me I had to do that" regarding the request for which type of troops. So this letter makes it sound like she DID know, and failed anyway. She is an incompetent liar, otherwise known as a Democrat.
They also urged the president "respectfully but in the strongest possible terms to tour the devastated area as soon as practical," a visit they said would reassure residents that federal agencies are focused on helping the area recover.
I had asked about this the other day, as this looks like the letter Bush prepared and asked her to sign, which she had not by Thursday of last week. Now, she has it posted on her web site and back dated to August 27th, and I am really hoping someone can nail her in this deception.