Posted on 11/08/2006 10:12:13 AM PST by NonValueAdded
Dear Secretary Rumsfeld,
Thank you for your service during these difficult times. God Bless You and your family and know that you will be sadly missed.
In these terrorist times, I always felt safe with Donald Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. I also think our American military will miss him. A couple of years ago I watched on TV as Mr. Rumsfeld made an appearance before our troops and the troops went crazy for him. Thank you for your service to America Mr. Rumsfeld! And I also think Mr. Rumsfeld's "resignation" is a huge mistake.
Well, head for the hills folks. It's going to be a bumpy ride ahead.
I'm sure we will return the WOT into a law enforcement problem only.
Yes, Rumsfeld had the intelligence and foresight to initiate changes in the military to make it more adaptable to asymetrical warfare. Like all reformers who upset the status quo he was attacked by all those whose comfort was disturbed by new ideas.
He's a remarkable American who - in his 70's - offered his service once again to his country in time of crisis. It's too bad that Bush threw him overboard after an election to pander to the new House Democrats.
Also, if Bush was sincere all these years about our progress in Iraq and Rumsfeld's great contribution to it,
why was he cashiered just after a congressional election which the Dems won?
At least Bush should spare us the crap about wanting "new perspectives". That's almost as bad as the "more time with my family" crock.
At least Pelosi and Harry Reid were happy - for the moment!
Too many vanities.
Thanks for 5 years 2 months of security for me and my family.
Dividing Iraq three ways is impossible and gives the insurgency impetus.
Thank You Mr. Secretary for your honorable service to this great country and may God Bless you and your family Sir!
Semper Fi
Thanks so much Mr. Rumsfeld. You have been a wonderful leader for our troops, an inspiration to our country and a thorn in the backside of our enemies. History will look back on this time and will honor your efforts.
Your advice and counsel will be greatly missed in the meantime.
Sign me - a true admirer.
The libs hate this man because he's a GREAT American patriot!
Absolutely! I would encourage anyone not familiar with his career to at least read a brief bio of this great American and patriot. Space prohibits that here; suffice it to say that from his graduation from Princeton to the present at age 74 this man has selflessly and brilliantly dedicated his entire life to service to America.
His biography is the sort our kids should read to become inspired. He's a modern hero and embodies the highest ideals of patriotism and public service.
Smooches to my Rummy! *swoon*
He really said that? Awesome.
Yes, he really did. I heard him say it but I suppose you could check it on his website.
Thank you for your service Donald Rumsfeld.
I believe you. I'm glad he did. And yes, I have GREAT respect and admiration for Don Rumsfeld.
His service and dedication to this nation has been exemplary. Above and beyond. The man "gets it." He writes some witty poetry too.
Love the smile, Uncle Don. I'll miss ya.
..and I still can't understand, WHY it was so important for Bush to announce this, ON this day, after the GOP lost control of Congress... especially since our enemies were watching the elections so intently.. couldn't he wait a week or two?
Thank You Mr. Rumsfeld for your great and long service to America. God Bless
Thank you for your courage and leadership when so many others were so weak.
Thank You Mr. Rumsfeld. May God Bless you and Give you Peace. You are a True American.
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