I don't believe that is true. I think it was contingent on the election whether Rummy stayed or left. GWB obviously trusts Rumsfeld.
Bush told as close to the truth as he could.
Once the Dems won both majorities, Rumsfeld's effectiveness evaporated. Gates was waiting in the wings. Reality sucks.
When the day comes that I believe anything Gregoire says, put me out to pasture.
Agreed had the Republicans won Rumsfeld would have remained.