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Quote by Donald Rumsfeld

“I didn't advocate invasion...I wasn't asked.”

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Donald Rumsfeld is a prominent American politician who served as the United States Secretary of Defense twice. Born on July 9, 1932, Rumsfeld has extensive experience in political and military affairs, leading key national security and defense policies. more

“As you know, you go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time. Since the Iraq conflict began, the Army has been pressing ahead to produce the armor necessary at a rate that they believe - it's a greatly expanded rate from what existed previously, but a rate that they believe is the rate that is all that can be accomplished at this moment.”

Knows Want Believe Has Beens War Moments Might Wish Produce Conflict Army Rate Iraq Accomplished Armor

Author:Donald Rumsfeld

“There will be good moments, and there will be less good moments.”

Moments Be Good Good Moments

Author:Donald Rumsfeld

“Pieces of intelligence, scraps of intelligence...you run down leads and you run down leads, and you hope that sometimes it works.”

Sometimes Running Pieces Scrap

Author:Donald Rumsfeld

“And there is, I am certain, among the Iraqi people a respect for the care and the precision that went into the bombing campaign.”

People Care Certain Campaigns Precision Bombing

Author:Donald Rumsfeld