Rumsfeld stepping down!!!
 

Rumsfeld stepping down

AP | November 8, 2006

President Bush says Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld is stepping down and former CIA Director Robert Gates will take over at the Pentagon and in prosecuting the war in Iraq.

Bush says he and Rumsfeld agreed that "the timing is right for new leadership" at the Pentagon.

Bush described Rumsfeld as a "superb leader" in a time of change, but says his defense chief recognizes the value of "fresh perspective." He says Rumsfeld is a "trusted adviser and friend," and that he's "deeply grateful" for his service to the country.

Earlier Wednesday, a spokesman for Rumsfeld said he'd given no indication that he would step down in the wake of Democratic election gains.

The spokesman said Rumsfeld would work with Congress on Iraq but added that the focus on stabilizing the country will remain the same.

President Bush has repeatedly backed Rumsfeld. Just days ago, Bush gave Rumsfeld a thumbs-up, saying he wanted him at the Pentagon for the remainder of his term.

Rumsfeld has been defense chief since Bush first took office in 2001, but the situation in Iraq has put Rumsfeld on the defensive.

More information as it becomes available.

Updated 1:12pm by Bryce Mursch

Can someone post a time line pic or at the very least a pic of Michael J Fox next to a DeLorean?

Does news arrive a day late in Missouri?

Is it still November 8th where you are? Because if it's early enough on November 8th, you may still be one of the first 50 threads.

Obviously, your news channel is pretty slow..

Time line...

ahh what can i say, I didnt get to it yesterday and I'm pretty sure theres a lot of stoners here that dont even know who he is :1orglaugh

Already 100 threads on it.

the sky is falling down

you mean they are not going to hang him???