Rumsfeld evades answering questions on "Meet the Press"!

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Rumsfeld spoke on Meet the Press yesterday hosted by moderator Tim Russert. Every time he was asked a question, Rumsfeld avoided giving a straight answer. It was pathetic. He hemmed and hawed, used phrases like, "I don't remember" and other noteworthy evasive maneuvers. Former straight speaking Rumsfeld has learned a lot being in this Administration on how to avoid giving straight answers. Where's the old Rumsfeld?

Now the questions were not spoken by Russert in a hostile tone, as I could understand that tactic, if they were. But Russert asked great questions we all have had about the war and where we are and how will we know how we are doing and the Iraqi's. In effect, Russett was asking for the PLAN we should have and certainly Rumsfeld should have. What measurements should we use to know the progress in the search for turnover to the Iraqi's. It's appalling what he has done on this. Even if Rumsfeld perceived the questions weren't on target, he should give us the answers to questions that help us understand and evaluate our progress. Otherwise, what is the difference between a quagmire, like Vietnam, and this self induced, chosen war that was unnecessary, or necessary with the world community with us? You can't ask us to support a war that has no plan for success and expect us all to march in step with you. No wonder the polls show Bush at the lowest approval ratings of his Presidency. Mr. Rumsfeld owns a good share of those numbers, and that's my measurement of success and so doesn't VP Cheney. They do not serve this President well, no matter what President Bush says. This President deserves better and so do we!