9. Yanek Mieczkowski, Yanek Mieczkowski, Gerald Ford and the Challenges of the 1970s Gerald Ford and the Challenges of the 1970s (Lexington, KY: The University Press of Kentucky, 2005), pp. 1011; Gerald R. Ford, (Lexington, KY: The University Press of Kentucky, 2005), pp. 1011; Gerald R. Ford, A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford A Time to Heal: The Autobiography of Gerald R. Ford (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 77. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 77.

10. Michael Beschloss, ed., Michael Beschloss, ed., Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 19641965 Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 19641965 (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001), p. 164. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001), p. 164.

11. Michael Beschloss, ed., Michael Beschloss, ed., Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 19641965 Reaching for Glory: Lyndon Johnson's Secret White House Tapes, 19641965 (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001), p.164. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001), p.164.

12. Rumsfeld voting record, "Vietnam Appropriation, H. J. Res 447," May 5, 1965. Rumsfeld voting record, "Vietnam Appropriation, H. J. Res 447," May 5, 1965.

13. "The Second Session of the 89th Congress Is Well Underway," "The Second Session of the 89th Congress Is Well Underway," Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, vol. 2, no. 5, March 1966.

14. "Undercurrent of Doubt in Tonkin Gulf Affair," Republican National Committee Radio News, June 12, 1966. "Undercurrent of Doubt in Tonkin Gulf Affair," Republican National Committee Radio News, June 12, 1966.

15. Rumsfeld, draft, "Remarks on the U.S. Problem in South Viet Nam," April 11, 1966. Rumsfeld, draft, "Remarks on the U.S. Problem in South Viet Nam," April 11, 1966.

16. Rumsfeld and Callaway, interviewed by Lisagor and Nicodemus, May 31, 1966, rough transcript. Rumsfeld and Callaway, interviewed by Lisagor and Nicodemus, May 31, 1966, rough transcript.

17. "The Situation in South Vietnam," "The Situation in South Vietnam," Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, vol. 3, no. 5, May 1968. vol. 3, no. 5, May 1968.

18. "The Situation in South Vietnam," "The Situation in South Vietnam," Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, vol. 3, no. 5, May 1968. vol. 3, no. 5, May 1968.

19. Rumsfeld voting record, "Defense Authorization, FY 1966 - HR 12889," March 1, 1966. Rumsfeld voting record, "Defense Authorization, FY 1966 - HR 12889," March 1, 1966.

20. Roy P. Basler, ed., Roy P. Basler, ed., The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, The Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, vol. 3 (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), p. 16. vol. 3 (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), p. 16.

21. House Concurrent Resolution 508, 90th Cong., 1st sess., September 25, 1967. House Concurrent Resolution 508, 90th Cong., 1st sess., September 25, 1967.

22. Rumsfeld, "Statement Before the Joint Committee on the Organization of the Congress," June 2, 1965. Rumsfeld, "Statement Before the Joint Committee on the Organization of the Congress," June 2, 1965.

23. "U.S. Conduct of War Ripped by Rumsfeld," "U.S. Conduct of War Ripped by Rumsfeld," Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, April 13, 1966. April 13, 1966.

24. "U.S. Conduct of War Ripped by Rumsfeld," "U.S. Conduct of War Ripped by Rumsfeld," Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, April 13, 1966. April 13, 1966.

25. "Selective Service," "Selective Service," Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, vol. 3, no. 1, April 10, 1967. vol. 3, no. 1, April 10, 1967.

26. "Selective Service," "Selective Service," Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, vol. 3, no. 1, April 10, 1967. vol. 3, no. 1, April 10, 1967.

27. Rumsfeld, statement prepared for presentation to the House Committee on Armed Services, quoting Harold Wool, Director of the Office of Procurement Policy and General Research (Manpower), May 2, 1967. Rumsfeld, statement prepared for presentation to the House Committee on Armed Services, quoting Harold Wool, Director of the Office of Procurement Policy and General Research (Manpower), May 2, 1967.

28. "Selective Service Act," "Selective Service Act," Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, Congressman Donald Rumsfeld Reports, vol. 3, no. 2,September 1967. vol. 3, no. 2,September 1967.

29. Lyndon B. Johnson, "Address to the Nation Announcing Steps to Limit the War in Vietnam and Reporting His Decision Not to Seek Reelection," March 31, 1968. Lyndon B. Johnson, "Address to the Nation Announcing Steps to Limit the War in Vietnam and Reporting His Decision Not to Seek Reelection," March 31, 1968.

PART FOUR In Nixon's Arena In Nixon's Arena 1. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum-Rumsfeld Personal File," August 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum-Rumsfeld Personal File," August 1974.

CHAPTER 7 1968: Year of Turmoil 1968: Year of Turmoil.

1. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968.

2. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968.

3. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968; Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968; Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript.

4. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968.

5. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968.

6. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968. Rumsfeld, "confidential Memo-1968 Nixon Meeting to Discuss Vice Presidential Nomination," August 8, 1968.

7. "Now the Republic," "Now the Republic," Time, Time, August 16, 1968. August 16, 1968.

8. "Nixon Picks Agnew as Running Mate," "Nixon Picks Agnew as Running Mate," Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, August 9, 1968. August 9, 1968.

9. Rumsfeld, statement, "Concerning Activity in the City of Chicago, Illinois, During the Democratic National Convention," October 1, 1968. Rumsfeld, statement, "Concerning Activity in the City of Chicago, Illinois, During the Democratic National Convention," October 1, 1968.

10. Jeffrey Kimball, Jeffrey Kimball, Nixon's Vietnam War Nixon's Vietnam War (Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 1998), p. 32. (Lawrence, KS: University Press of Kansas, 1998), p. 32.

11. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], October 15, 1968. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], October 15, 1968.

12. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], October 15, 1968. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], October 15, 1968.

CHAPTER 8 The Job That Couldn't Be Done The Job That Couldn't Be Done 1. Richard Nixon, speech, acceptance of Republican presidential nomination, twenty-ninth Republican National Convention, August 8, 1968. Richard Nixon, speech, acceptance of Republican presidential nomination, twenty-ninth Republican National Convention, August 8, 1968.

2. Rumsfeld voting record, "Anti-Poverty Economic Opportunity Act-HR 11377," 88th Cong., 2d sess., August 8, 1964. Rumsfeld voting record, "Anti-Poverty Economic Opportunity Act-HR 11377," 88th Cong., 2d sess., August 8, 1964.

3. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], April 4, 1969. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], April 4, 1969.

4. William H. Rehnquist, "Re: Appointment of Congressman to the Office of Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity," April 14, 1969. William H. Rehnquist, "Re: Appointment of Congressman to the Office of Director of the Office of Economic Opportunity," April 14, 1969.

5. Jack Anderson, "Anti-Poverty Czar Embellishes Office," Jack Anderson, "Anti-Poverty Czar Embellishes Office," Washington Post, Washington Post, September 22, 1969. September 22, 1969.

6. Jack Anderson, "Anti-Poverty Czar Embellishes Office," Jack Anderson, "Anti-Poverty Czar Embellishes Office," Washington Post, Washington Post, September 22, 1969. September 22, 1969.

7. Rumsfeld, "The Washington Merry-Go-Round Column by Jack Anderson t.i.tled: 'Anti-Poverty Czar Embellishes Office' ( Rumsfeld, "The Washington Merry-Go-Round Column by Jack Anderson t.i.tled: 'Anti-Poverty Czar Embellishes Office' (The Washington Post-Monday, September 22, 1969)," undated.

8. "Scoops On Target and Off," "Scoops On Target and Off," Time, Time, April 3, 1972; "The Case of the O.E.O. Office," April 3, 1972; "The Case of the O.E.O. Office," New York Times, New York Times, August 13, 1972. August 13, 1972.

9. Milton and Rose D. Friedman, Milton and Rose D. Friedman, Two Lucky People: Memoirs Two Lucky People: Memoirs (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 1998), pp. 34445. (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 1998), pp. 34445.

10. Eric Wentworth, "OEO Plans Test of Education Vouchers," Eric Wentworth, "OEO Plans Test of Education Vouchers," Washington Post, Washington Post, December 26, 1970. December 26, 1970.

11. Terry Lenzner, as quoted in Rowan Scarborough, Terry Lenzner, as quoted in Rowan Scarborough, Rumsfeld's War: The Untold Story of America's Anti-Terrorist Commander Rumsfeld's War: The Untold Story of America's Anti-Terrorist Commander (Washington, D.C.: Regnery Publishing, 2004), p. 73. (Washington, D.C.: Regnery Publishing, 2004), p. 73.

12. Rumsfeld, letter to Hoover, November 11, 1969. Rumsfeld, letter to Hoover, November 11, 1969.

CHAPTER 9 Counsellor Counsellor.

1. Rebecca Roberts, "Kent State Shooting Divided Campus and Country," Rebecca Roberts, "Kent State Shooting Divided Campus and Country," Talk of the Nation, Talk of the Nation, WKSU/National Public Radio, Kent, OH: May 3, 2010. WKSU/National Public Radio, Kent, OH: May 3, 2010.

2. Donald Murdoch to Rumsfeld, "Jackson Visit," May 18, 1970. Donald Murdoch to Rumsfeld, "Jackson Visit," May 18, 1970.

3. Charles W. Colson, Charles W. Colson, Born Again Born Again (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995), p.77. (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995), p.77.

4. H. R. Haldeman to Bob Ehrlichman, Bob Finch, Bryce Harlow, Donald Rumsfeld, and George Shultz, [No Subject], June 15, 1970. H. R. Haldeman to Bob Ehrlichman, Bob Finch, Bryce Harlow, Donald Rumsfeld, and George Shultz, [No Subject], June 15, 1970.

5. Stephen E. Ambrose, "Comparing and Contrasting Ike and d.i.c.k," in Stephen E. Ambrose, "Comparing and Contrasting Ike and d.i.c.k," in Richard M. Nixon: Politician, President, Administrator, Richard M. Nixon: Politician, President, Administrator, edited by Leon Friedman and William F. Levantrosser (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1991), p. 15. edited by Leon Friedman and William F. Levantrosser (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1991), p. 15.

6. Rumsfeld to Nixon, "The Administration and Minorities," March 18, 1971. Rumsfeld to Nixon, "The Administration and Minorities," March 18, 1971.

7. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting, July 10, 1970," July 10, 1970; Kissinger, handwritten note, July 10, 1970. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting, July 10, 1970," July 10, 1970; Kissinger, handwritten note, July 10, 1970.

8. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], January 15, 1971. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], January 15, 1971.

9. Nixon and Rumsfeld, taped conversation, July 22, 1971. Nixon and Rumsfeld, taped conversation, July 22, 1971.

10. Rumsfeld, "Key Biscayne Meeting," November 7, 1970. Rumsfeld, "Key Biscayne Meeting," November 7, 1970.

11. Rumsfeld voting record, "Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, Establish-HR 6927," Roll Call #142, 89th Cong., 1st sess., June 16, 1965. Rumsfeld voting record, "Dept. of Housing & Urban Development, Establish-HR 6927," Roll Call #142, 89th Cong., 1st sess., June 16, 1965.

12. James Reston, Jr., James Reston, Jr., The Lone Star: The Life of John Connally The Lone Star: The Life of John Connally (New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1989), pp. 39697. (New York: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1989), pp. 39697.

13. Richard Nixon, Executive Order 11615: "Providing for Stabilization of Prices, Rents, Wages, and Salaries," August 15, 1971. Richard Nixon, Executive Order 11615: "Providing for Stabilization of Prices, Rents, Wages, and Salaries," August 15, 1971.

14. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript.

15. John Ca.s.sidy, "The Hayek Century," John Ca.s.sidy, "The Hayek Century," Hoover Digest, Hoover Digest, no. 3, 2000. no. 3, 2000.

16. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript.

17. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript.

18. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript.

19. Rumsfeld to Haldeman, "Response to your Memo of June 12th on the President and the Campaign," June 16, 1972 (Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum). Rumsfeld to Haldeman, "Response to your Memo of June 12th on the President and the Campaign," June 16, 1972 (Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum).

20. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, "GOP Security Aide Among Five Arrested in Bugging Affair," Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, "GOP Security Aide Among Five Arrested in Bugging Affair," Washington Post, Washington Post, June 19, 1972. June 19, 1972.

21. Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, "GOP Security Aide Among Five Arrested in Bugging Affair," Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein, "GOP Security Aide Among Five Arrested in Bugging Affair," Washington Post, Washington Post, June 19, 1972. June 19, 1972.

22. Jonathan Aitken, Jonathan Aitken, Charles W. Colson: A Life Redeemed Charles W. Colson: A Life Redeemed (New York: Doubleday, 2005), p. 167. (New York: Doubleday, 2005), p. 167.

23. Rumsfeld, "Watergate," August 9, 1973. Rumsfeld, "Watergate," August 9, 1973.

24. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting," November 8, 1972. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting," November 8, 1972.

25. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting," November 8, 1972. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting," November 8, 1972.

26. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting," November 8, 1972. Rumsfeld, "Cabinet Meeting," November 8, 1972.

27. Charles W. Colson, Charles W. Colson, Born Again Born Again (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995), p. 8. (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995), p. 8.

28. White House memo, "Post-Election Activities," November 8, 1972. White House memo, "Post-Election Activities," November 8, 1972.

29. Richard Reeves, Richard Reeves, President Nixon: Alone in the White House President Nixon: Alone in the White House (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001), p. 550. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 2001), p. 550.

30. Rumsfeld, "At Camp David," November 20, 1972. Rumsfeld, "At Camp David," November 20, 1972.

31. Nixon and Rumsfeld, taped conversation, July 22, 1971. Nixon and Rumsfeld, taped conversation, July 22, 1971.

32. David S. Broder, "Rumsfeld Says New Job Rounds Out Education," David S. Broder, "Rumsfeld Says New Job Rounds Out Education," Washington Post, Washington Post, December 5, 1972. December 5, 1972.

CHAPTER 10 NATO and Nixon's Fall NATO and Nixon's Fall.

1. Rumsfeld, draft, "Talking Points on Use of Government Vehicles," undated. Rumsfeld, draft, "Talking Points on Use of Government Vehicles," undated.

2. Laurence Stern and Haynes Johnson, "3 Top Nixon Aides, Kleindienst Out," Laurence Stern and Haynes Johnson, "3 Top Nixon Aides, Kleindienst Out," Washington Post, Washington Post, June 1, 1973. June 1, 1973.

3. Hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Subcommittee on Europe, "Proposals to Reduce American Troop Level in Europe," statement of Donald Rumsfeld, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1973. Hearing of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and Subcommittee on Europe, "Proposals to Reduce American Troop Level in Europe," statement of Donald Rumsfeld, Washington, D.C., July 12, 1973.

4. Rumsfeld, "Notes for Rumsfeld File," October 1973. Rumsfeld, "Notes for Rumsfeld File," October 1973.

5. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Deborah Hart Strober and Gerald Strober, February 18, 1994, transcript.

6. Charles W. Colson, Charles W. Colson, Born Again Born Again (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995), p. 77. (Peabody, MA: Hendrickson Publishers, 1995), p. 77.

7. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from Gen. Al Haig," July 22, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from Gen. Al Haig," July 22, 1974.

8. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from Gen. Al Haig," July 22, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum of Telephone Conversation from Gen. Al Haig," July 22, 1974.

9. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with SYG Luns," July 16, 1974. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with SYG Luns," July 16, 1974.

10. Richard Nixon, Richard Nixon, RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon RN: The Memoirs of Richard Nixon (New York: Grosset & Dunlap), p. 1042. (New York: Grosset & Dunlap), p. 1042.