Throwing Donald Rumsfeld over the side would be a huge mistake. His knowledge, experience and dedication to his job could not be replaced. Going through the whole confirmation process with a new Secretary of Defense would leave us much less prepared for the war on terror on every single front.
Rummy's bum rap - The Washington Times: Commentary - December 21, 2004: "Donald Rumsfeld is one of the most experienced men in Washington. So he is presumably not surprised at the fickleness of the chattering classes. Not so long ago, he got nothing but fabulous press and fawning treatment from Congress and the public. Now, the 'smart people' have formed up for a political lynch mob demanding his head, with even Republicans insisting that he lose his job once the votes are counted in Iraq. "
See also Zev Chafets in the New York Daily News: "Armor fiasco could backfire. Firing Rumsfeld over this flap would only encourage the jihadis."
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