I'm glad to see the POTUS ain't sittin' back on this one.
"Secretary Rumsfeld's energetic and steady leadership is exactly what is needed at this critical period," Bush said. "He has my full support and deepest appreciation." In an interview aired Friday on Al-Arabiya television, Rumsfeld said he intends to serve the president at his pleasure.
"The fact that two or three or four retired people have different views, I respect their views," Rumsfeld said. "But obviously if, out of thousands and thousands of admirals and generals, if every time two or three people disagreed we changed the secretary of defense of the United States, it would be like a merry-go-round."
Bush said he had talked with Rumsfeld earlier in the day about military operations in the war on terror. "I reiterated my strong support for his leadership during this historic and challenging time for our nation," the president said.
Thank God for the adults in charge - This "created" Rumsfeld situation has now been beat to death.
The reality is these few Ex-Mil types who are taking their comments (ax to grind) to the MSM (who they know have at every turn tried to run down our military...even while these men themselves were serving...they know this)...that they have gone to the MSM speaks volumes about them......Not about SecDef Rumsfeld.
SecDef Rumsfeld has been a true leader, a hard charger, and when you are both of these....you are going to ruffle some feathers and hurt some feelings. Tough sh*t to those folks.
Thhis whole development is incredible. The NY Times publishes a story quoting a number of retired generals, and the next thing you know the President has to come out and voice support for Secretary Rumsfeld. Making all the news that's fit to print!