Statements from Sen. Boxer and Sen. Feinstein on Resignation of Rummy

[Kadie]

Press Release of Senator Boxer
Boxer Statement on Resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld


Wednesday, November 8, 2006


“This election has already had an impact on foreign policy. Without Rumsfeld we have a chance to move forward in a bipartisan fashion to find a political solution.

“History will not judge Donald Rumsfeld kindly.”

http://boxer.senate.gov/news/releases/record.cfm?id=265749





Statement of Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Resignation
of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld

Nobember 8, 2006


“The resignation of Secretary Rumsfeld is welcome and could represent a significant shift in direction by this Administration. I hope it opens the door to fresh ideas on Iraq.

Last night, the American people made their view clear that there needs to be change in Iraq policy. It seems that the message was received. I only wish it had been sooner.

Secretary Rumsfeld was stubborn and arrogant. He did not listen. He did not change course when it was apparent that a new path was needed.

Secretary Rumsfeld presided over a failed policy in Iraq. The borders were not secured. The munitions dumps were left unguarded. There was no follow-on force. There were not enough troops. This was the recipe for the chaos and violence that has ensued.

Under his leadership, we have seen our military stretched thin and its readiness diminished.

Bottom line: Secretary Rumsfeld’s resignation is welcome. I hope that the President’s nominee will work with the Congress to restore a clear-eyed and pragmatic view to our nation’s defense policy."


http://feinstein.senate.gov/06releases/r-rumsfeld1108.htm

[cboy4]

1. She's my Senator!

:bounce:

[Kadie]

3. I just added the statement from Sen. Feinstein. n/t

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

2. Let's hope some judges at The Hague don't judge him kindly.

[BeHereNow]

4. Well heck Barbara, that's most diplomatic of you.

I think history will ask, "Why was Saddam hung while Rumsfeld
walked into a cushy job in the Pharma industry...
Were not both men war criminals?"

I am waiting to see where Rumsfeld goes next and willing to bet
that he will use the revolving door from the government to
an obscenely high paying corporate job.

Any takers?

BHN

[bluestateguy]

5. CHENEY was a better defense secretary than Rumsfield

And Cheney was bad.

[ToolTex]

6. They just hadn't thought to use torture when Cheney was Secretary.

So now they can visit The Hague to explain their position and orders to hopefully less gullible judges.