Fourth retired general calls for Rumsfeld to go - Yahoo! News
Fourth retired general calls for Rumsfeld to go - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON (AFP) - Another retired general called for the resignation of US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, adding to a drumbeat of pressure from the military for new leadership and fresh thinking on
Iraq.
Major General John Batiste, former commander of the US Army's 1st Infantry Division, criticized Rumsfeld for ignoring military advice and failing to provide sound military planning.
'You know, it speaks volumes that guys like me are speaking out from retirement about the leadership climate in the
Department of Defense,' Batiste said in an interview with CNN.
His was the latest in a groundswell of calls for Rumsfeld's resignation by respected retired generals who served in Iraq or key positions in the military hierarchy. Batiste led the 1st Infantry Division during a year-long Iraq tour in 2004 and 2005."
Iraq.
Major General John Batiste, former commander of the US Army's 1st Infantry Division, criticized Rumsfeld for ignoring military advice and failing to provide sound military planning.
'You know, it speaks volumes that guys like me are speaking out from retirement about the leadership climate in the
Department of Defense,' Batiste said in an interview with CNN.
His was the latest in a groundswell of calls for Rumsfeld's resignation by respected retired generals who served in Iraq or key positions in the military hierarchy. Batiste led the 1st Infantry Division during a year-long Iraq tour in 2004 and 2005."
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