Here at MSN, we know there are known knowns, there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns, that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns, the ones we don't know we don't know. However, one thing we do know is that after six years as Defence Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld is out of a job.
Another thing we know for certain is that Donald Rumsfeld has proven himself to be a master of rhetoric over the past few years, reducing the most hardened journalists to gibbering wrecks as they attempt to identify a hint of logic in his stunning briefings to the press.
In fact, we think the soon-to-be-former Defence Secretary can even out-Bush his boss when it comes to wondrous word play. So as the world’s greatest pantomime villain exits stage left, we’ve gathered together some of his most eloquent statements on war, peace and overhead photography. Words to live by we’re sure you’ll agree.
The US mid-terms on MSN News
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- Bush looks for new answers on Iraq
- Ex CIA chief could replace Rumsfeld
- Bad night for Bush in mid-term elections
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