al-Jaafari and Rumsfeld Refuse to Step Down

"BAGHDAD, Iraq - Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari insisted Wednesday on another term, saying it is "out of the question" he will step down.

WASHINGTON - Vowing not to bow to calls for his ouster from several retired generals, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Tuesday their grievances are a natural fallout from his push for dramatic changes in the military.

What a pair! Shoulder to Shoulder, Shan ba Shan, parallels galore! Let's get some fresh staff on both sides with innovative solutions and who look for shared interests"
Pearls of Iraq