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"[Donald Rumsfeld] has proved himself incompetent strategically, operationally and tactically. Mr. Rumsfeld must step down."

- General Paul Eaton, who oversaw training of Iraqi army troops, 2003-2004 -

"I really believe that we need a new secretary of defense because Secretary Rumsfeld carries way too much baggage with him. Specifically, I feel he has micromanaged the generals who are leading our forces there."

- retired Maj. Gen. Charles Swannack, former commander of the 82nd Airborne Division. -

"I think we need a fresh start … We need leadership up there (the Pentagon) that respects the military as they expect the military to respect them."

- Maj. Gen. John Batiste, commander 1st Infantry Division in Iraq, 2004-2005 -

"We won't get fooled again … Rumsfeld and many others unwilling to fundamentally change their approach should be replaced."

- Marines Lt. Gen. Gregory Newbold, director of operations of Joint Chiefs of Staff, 2000-2002 -

"The problem is that we've wasted three years … absolutely, Rumsfeld should resign."

- Marines Gen. Anthony Zinni, former chief of U.S. Central Command -

"A lot of them [other generals] are hugely frustrated. Rumsfeld gave the impression that military advice was neither required nor desired" in the planning for the Iraq war."

- Lt. Gen. Wallace Gregson, former commander of Marines forces in the Pacific Theater -

"Everyone pretty much thinks Rumsfeld and the bunch around him should be cleared out. [Rumsfeld and his advisers have] made fools of themselves, and totally underestimated what would be needed for a sustained conflict."

- Army Maj. Gen. John Riggs -


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