Wednesday, November 8, 2006

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Kit Bond (R-MO) today issued the following statement:

“Secretary Rumsfeld deserves to be thanked for his dedicated service to our country. He is a patriot who served our country with honor during challenging times.

“A change in our Secretary of Defense will not change our policy of fighting radical Islam, including denying terrorists a safe haven in Iraq.

“Make no mistake, the war in Iraq is a central front in the worldwide struggle against radical Islamists. Now more than ever it is important that we finish the job and help the Iraqis take control of their country and their future.

“The President made a good choice in Robert Gates, a tested leader who has worked to defend the United States before during his tenure at the CIA.”

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