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| November 8, 2006 | ||
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Neil Abercrombie Statement on the Resignation of Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld |
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| Washington, DC -- “As one of the first Members of Congress to call for Mr. Rumsfeld’s removal, this was welcome news. We cannot expect a change in defense policy without a change in the person in charge. I sincerely hope the new secretary is more than a substitute. President Bush must take this opportunity for a major redirection in -30- |