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The Brian Lehrer Show / October 28, 2003

The Brian Lehrer Show

Tuesday, October 28, 2003

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Rummy Punch

His shoot-from-the-hip style has made defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld a media darling. But he has also ruffled congressional feathers with “disrespectful” behavior. Rumsfeld Biographer Midge Decter says he’s one of America’s best assets.
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