Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld was an American politician and businessman, who served as the Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2006 and previously under President Gerald Ford in the mid-1970s. He is best known for his role in the U.S. response to the September 11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as for overseeing the establishment of the Guantánamo Bay detention facility.
Born on Jul 09, 1932 (94 years old)
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Israel:
Donald Rumsfeld was mentioned in the context of intelligence assessments during the years leading up to 9/11.
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United Kingdom:
Rumsfeld’s immediate instinct was to run toward the fire, helping carry stretchers and rescue survivors.
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United Kingdom:
Donald Rumsfeld attempted to revive a debunked claim about Mohammed Atta during a briefing.
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Australia:
Howard was supposed to meet then secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon on the morning of the attacks.
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Colombia:
Donald Rumsfeld was the Secretary of Defense involved in the transformation of U.S. policy towards Colombia.
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Hungary:
Donald Rumsfeld received unusual gifts from Saddam Hussein during his diplomatic visits.
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Switzerland:
Donald Rumsfeld was the Secretary of Defense who drove the transformation of military bases under President George W. Bush.
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United States:
Weeks before the invasion of Iraq in 2003, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said the war 'could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.'
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Australia:
Rumsfeld was asked about the risks of the Iraq operation turning into a quagmire during a Pentagon news conference.
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Iraq:
Donald Rumsfeld is mentioned as having been welcomed in Iraq with a golden sword.
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