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Article: Retired generals speak out to oppose Rumsfeld; They say he quashed dissent and bungled Iraq's occupation. Joint Chiefs' chair disagrees.(USA)
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- The Christian Science Monitor
- Article date:
- April 14, 2006
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Byline: Brad Knickerbocker Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor
A growing number of retired generals are publicly opposing US conduct of the war in Iraq, breaking a decades-old tradition of not criticizing ongoing military operations.
The focus of their ire: Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Four generals have called for his resignation, saying he ignored military advice and made key strategic mistakes.
The Pentagon needs a fresh start, retired Army Maj. Gen. John Batiste said in several interviews Thursday. "We need a leader who understands teamwork, a leader who knows how to build teams, a leader that does it without intimidation," ...