4. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 23, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 23, 1975.

5. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 24, 1975, 16:20. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 24, 1975, 16:20.

6. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 24, 1975, 21:32. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 24, 1975, 21:32.

7. Rumsfeld and Cheney to Ford, October 24,1975. Rumsfeld and Cheney to Ford, October 24,1975.

8. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 25, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 25, 1975.

9. Gerald R. Ford, 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. 326; Henry Kissinger, (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 326; Henry Kissinger, Years of Renewal Years of Renewal (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999), pp. 83637. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999), pp. 83637.

10. Gerald R. Ford, 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), pp. 32627. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), pp. 32627.

11. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 27, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," October 27, 1975.

12. Rumsfeld, "Continuation of Meeting with the President," October 28, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Continuation of Meeting with the President," October 28, 1975.

13. Congressional Record, vol. 109, pt. 15, October 21, 1963, pp. 1997119974. Congressional Record, vol. 109, pt. 15, October 21, 1963, pp. 1997119974.

14. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 1, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 1, 1975.

15. George H. W. Bush with Victor Gold, George H. W. Bush with Victor Gold, Looking Forward: An Autobiography Looking Forward: An Autobiography (New York: Doubleday, 1987), p. 158; Herbert S. Parmet, (New York: Doubleday, 1987), p. 158; Herbert S. Parmet, George Bush: The Life of a Lone Star Yankee George Bush: The Life of a Lone Star Yankee (Brunswick, NJ: Iransaction Publishers, 2001), p. 188. (Brunswick, NJ: Iransaction Publishers, 2001), p. 188.

16. Rumsfeld to Ford, "CIA Director," undated. Rumsfeld to Ford, "CIA Director," undated.

17. Howard J. Osborn to Executive Secretary and CIA Management Committee, "Family Jewels," May 16, 1973 (Central Intelligence Agency). Howard J. Osborn to Executive Secretary and CIA Management Committee, "Family Jewels," May 16, 1973 (Central Intelligence Agency).

18. Gerald R. Ford, 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. 325. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 325.

19. Barbara Bush, Barbara Bush, Barbara Bush: A Memoir Barbara Bush: A Memoir (New York: Scribner, 1994), p. 134. (New York: Scribner, 1994), p. 134.

20. Herbert S. Parmet, Herbert S. Parmet, George Bush: The Life of a Lone Star Yankee George Bush: The Life of a Lone Star Yankee (Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers, 2001), p. 189. (Brunswick, NJ: Transaction Publishers, 2001), p. 189.

21. Gerald R. Ford, 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), pp. 33738. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), pp. 33738.

22. "Rumsfeld for Defense," "Rumsfeld for Defense," Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, March 10, 1989. March 10, 1989.

23. Rumsfeld, letter to Ford with attachments, March 28, 1989. Rumsfeld, letter to Ford with attachments, March 28, 1989.

24. Ford, letter to Rumsfeld, April 3, 1989. Ford, letter to Rumsfeld, April 3, 1989.

25. Lou Cannon, "Rumsfeld: Silent Architect, Chief of Staff Seen as Force Behind Shake-Up," Lou Cannon, "Rumsfeld: Silent Architect, Chief of Staff Seen as Force Behind Shake-Up," Washington Post, Washington Post, November 4, 1975. November 4, 1975.

26. Nelson A. Rockefeller, interviewed by Hugh Morrow, November 22, 1977, transcript, p. 27 (Rockefeller Archive Center). Nelson A. Rockefeller, interviewed by Hugh Morrow, November 22, 1977, transcript, p. 27 (Rockefeller Archive Center).

27. Gerald R. Ford, 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. 327. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 327.

28. Gerald R. Ford, 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. 345. (New York: Harper & Row, 1979), p. 345.

PART SIX Fighting the Cold War Fighting the Cold War 1. Rumsfeld, "Eulogy for President Ford," Grand Rapids, MI, January 3, 2007. Rumsfeld, "Eulogy for President Ford," Grand Rapids, MI, January 3, 2007.

CHAPTER 14 Unfinished Business Unfinished Business.

1. Douglas Brinkley, "Of Ladders and Letters," Douglas Brinkley, "Of Ladders and Letters," Time, Time, April 24, 2000. April 24, 2000.

2. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum: Meeting with the President," April 29, 1975, 15:42. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum: Meeting with the President," April 29, 1975, 15:42.

3. Ron Nessen, Ron Nessen, It Sure Looks Different from the Inside It Sure Looks Different from the Inside (Chicago, IL: Playboy Press, 1978), p. 110. (Chicago, IL: Playboy Press, 1978), p. 110.

4. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," April 29, 1975, 17:10. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," April 29, 1975, 17:10.

5. Kissinger, news conference, April 29, 1975 ( Kissinger, news conference, April 29, 1975 (The Department of State Bulletin, vol. LXXII, no. 1873, May 19, 1975). vol. LXXII, no. 1873, May 19, 1975).

6. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," April 30, 1975, 8:31 a.m. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," April 30, 1975, 8:31 a.m.

7. Ron Nessen, Ron Nessen, It Sure Looks Different from the Inside It Sure Looks Different from the Inside (Chicago: Playboy Press, 1978), p. 113. (Chicago: Playboy Press, 1978), p. 113.

8. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," April 30, 1975, 10:00 a.m. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," April 30, 1975, 10:00 a.m.

9. General Fred C. Weyand, "Report to the President of the United States on the Situation in South Vietnam," and cover memo, April 4, 1975. (Gerald R. Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Presidential Country Files for East Asia and the Pacific, Box 19, Folder: "Vietnam [13]"). General Fred C. Weyand, "Report to the President of the United States on the Situation in South Vietnam," and cover memo, April 4, 1975. (Gerald R. Ford Library, National Security Adviser, Presidential Country Files for East Asia and the Pacific, Box 19, Folder: "Vietnam [13]").

10. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: National Security Council Meeting in the Cabinet Room," May 12, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: National Security Council Meeting in the Cabinet Room," May 12, 1975.

11. Comptroller General of the United States, "The Seizure of the Mayaguez-A Case Study of Crisis Management" (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1976), p. 63. Comptroller General of the United States, "The Seizure of the Mayaguez-A Case Study of Crisis Management" (Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1976), p. 63.

12. Rumsfeld to Ford, "Cambodia," May 14, 1975. Rumsfeld to Ford, "Cambodia," May 14, 1975.

13. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," May 14, 1975; Rumsfeld to Ford, "Cambodia," May 14, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," May 14, 1975; Rumsfeld to Ford, "Cambodia," May 14, 1975.

14. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: National Security Council Meeting on Cambodia," May 14, 1975. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President: National Security Council Meeting on Cambodia," May 14, 1975.

15. Richard J. Levine, "Success of Richard J. Levine, "Success of Mayaguez Mayaguez Recovery Bolsters Ford's Political Stock, Military Morale," Recovery Bolsters Ford's Political Stock, Military Morale," Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, May 16, 1975. May 16, 1975.

CHAPTER 15 Turning On the Lights Turning On the Lights.

1. Rowan Scarborough, 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. 81. (Washington, D.C.: Regnery Publishing, 2004), p. 81.

2. David Binder, "Senate Votes to Cut Off Covert Aid for Angolans; Ford Predicts a 'Tragedy,'" David Binder, "Senate Votes to Cut Off Covert Aid for Angolans; Ford Predicts a 'Tragedy,'" New York Times, New York Times, December 20, 1975. December 20, 1975.

3. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," February 27, 1976. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," February 27, 1976.

4. Leonid Brezhnev, "The 25th Party Congress," Leonid Brezhnev, "The 25th Party Congress," Survival, Survival, vol. 18, no. 3 (May/June 1976), pp. 12326. vol. 18, no. 3 (May/June 1976), pp. 12326.

5. Arnaud De Borchgrave, "'Sleepers' in NATO," Arnaud De Borchgrave, "'Sleepers' in NATO," Newsweek, Newsweek, March 8, 1976. March 8, 1976.

6. Arnaud De Borchgrave, "'Sleepers' in NATO," Arnaud De Borchgrave, "'Sleepers' in NATO," Newsweek, Newsweek, March 8, 1976. March 8, 1976.

7. "Excerpts from Brezhnev's Appeal for World Red Meeting," "Excerpts from Brezhnev's Appeal for World Red Meeting," New York Times, New York Times, November 7, 1964. November 7, 1964.

8. Pulitzer Prize Board, "Statement on Walter Duranty's 1932 Prize," November 21, 2003; Arnold Beichman, "Pulitzer-Winning Lies," Pulitzer Prize Board, "Statement on Walter Duranty's 1932 Prize," November 21, 2003; Arnold Beichman, "Pulitzer-Winning Lies," Weekly Standard, Weekly Standard, June 12, 2003. June 12, 2003.

9. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., November 1213, 1975. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., November 1213, 1975.

10. Daniel Lewis, "Philip Berrigan, Former Priest and Peace Advocate in the Vietnam War Era, Dies at 79," Daniel Lewis, "Philip Berrigan, Former Priest and Peace Advocate in the Vietnam War Era, Dies at 79," New York Times, New York Times, December 8, 2002. December 8, 2002.

11. "6 Jailed for Demonstration Against Nuclear Weapons," "6 Jailed for Demonstration Against Nuclear Weapons," New York Times, New York Times, January 8, 1977. January 8, 1977.

12. "Three Arrested for Digging Up Rumsfeld Lawn," "Three Arrested for Digging Up Rumsfeld Lawn," Washington Post, Washington Post, August 29, 1976. August 29, 1976.

13. Rumsfeld, "Memo," November 29, 1995. Rumsfeld, "Memo," November 29, 1995.

14. John W. Finney, "Rumsfeld Fights Lynn on Arms Budget Cuts," John W. Finney, "Rumsfeld Fights Lynn on Arms Budget Cuts," New York Times, New York Times, December 6, 1975. December 6, 1975.

15. Rumsfeld to Secretaries of the Military Departments et al., "NATO Weapon Systems Standardization," January 28, 1976. Rumsfeld to Secretaries of the Military Departments et al., "NATO Weapon Systems Standardization," January 28, 1976.

16. Rowland Evans and Robert Novak, "Tank Trouble," Rowland Evans and Robert Novak, "Tank Trouble," Washington Post, Washington Post, August 6, 1976. August 6, 1976.

17. Rumsfeld, "Statement by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld," September 21, 1976. Rumsfeld, "Statement by Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld," September 21, 1976.

18. Melvin Price, letter to Rumsfeld, July 30, 1976; Melvin Price, letter to Rumsfeld, August 5, 1976; Rumsfeld, letter to Melvin Price, August 6, 1976. Melvin Price, letter to Rumsfeld, July 30, 1976; Melvin Price, letter to Rumsfeld, August 5, 1976; Rumsfeld, letter to Melvin Price, August 6, 1976.

CHAPTER 16 Hold the SALT: Tension over Detente Hold the SALT: Tension over Detente 1. "Ford's Costly Purge," "Ford's Costly Purge," Time, Time, November 17, 1975. November 17, 1975.

2. Kissinger and James (Scotty) Reston, phone conversation, November 3, 1975, transcript. Kissinger and James (Scotty) Reston, phone conversation, November 3, 1975, transcript.

3. Kissinger and Secretary William Simon, phone conversation, November 3, 1975, transcript. Kissinger and Secretary William Simon, phone conversation, November 3, 1975, transcript.

4. Kissinger and Secretary William Simon, phone conversation, November 3, 1975, transcript. Kissinger and Secretary William Simon, phone conversation, November 3, 1975, transcript.

5. "Total NODIS Cables Processed by the Cable Branch," December 1976. "Total NODIS Cables Processed by the Cable Branch," December 1976.

6. John W. Finney, "Rumsfeld Fights Lynn on Arms Budget Cuts," John W. Finney, "Rumsfeld Fights Lynn on Arms Budget Cuts," New York Times, New York Times, December 6, 1975. December 6, 1975.

7. John W. Finney, "Rumsfeld Calls for More Funds, Citing Increasing Soviet Power," John W. Finney, "Rumsfeld Calls for More Funds, Citing Increasing Soviet Power," New York Times, New York Times, January 28, 1976. January 28, 1976.

8. Marshall to Rumsfeld Marshall to Rumsfeld, "Key Military Balances," December 6, 1975. "Key Military Balances," December 6, 1975.

9. Rumsfeld, Rumsfeld, U.S. Defense Perspectives: Fiscal Year 1977, U.S. Defense Perspectives: Fiscal Year 1977, July 1976. July 1976.

10. Rumsfeld, Rumsfeld, U.S. Defense Perspectives: Fiscal Year 1978, U.S. Defense Perspectives: Fiscal Year 1978, January 1977; Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, August 2, 1994, transcript, pp. 35. January 1977; Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, August 2, 1994, transcript, pp. 35.

11. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, July 12, 1994, transcript, pp. 2021. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, July 12, 1994, transcript, pp. 2021.

12. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, August 2, 1994, transcript, pp. 34; "Hughes/Currie briefing Attendance Summary (Presentations to Members of the 94th Congress)," undated. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, August 2, 1994, transcript, pp. 34; "Hughes/Currie briefing Attendance Summary (Presentations to Members of the 94th Congress)," undated.

13. Defense Department cable, "Soviets Attack Sec Def Rumsfeld and Growing US Defense Budget," September 22, 1976. Defense Department cable, "Soviets Attack Sec Def Rumsfeld and Growing US Defense Budget," September 22, 1976.

14. Linwood B. Carter and Thomas Coipuram Jr., "Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills: A Chronology, FY1970FY2006," CRS Report for Congress, 98-756C, updated May 23,2005. Linwood B. Carter and Thomas Coipuram Jr., "Defense Authorization and Appropriations Bills: A Chronology, FY1970FY2006," CRS Report for Congress, 98-756C, updated May 23,2005.

15. Lou Cannon, Lou Cannon, Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power Governor Reagan: His Rise to Power (New York: Public Affairs, 2003), pp. 41617. (New York: Public Affairs, 2003), pp. 41617.

16. Gerald R. Ford, "Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session," Everett McKinley Dirksen Forum, Peoria, IL, March 5, 1976. Gerald R. Ford, "Remarks and a Question-and-Answer Session," Everett McKinley Dirksen Forum, Peoria, IL, March 5, 1976.

17. Jon Nordheimer, "Reagan Sharpens His Criticism of Ford, Citing Ca.n.a.l Talks and Two in Cabinet," Jon Nordheimer, "Reagan Sharpens His Criticism of Ford, Citing Ca.n.a.l Talks and Two in Cabinet," New York Times, New York Times, February 29, 1976. February 29, 1976.

18. Ronald Reagan, TV address to the nation, "To Restore America," March 31, 1976; Jon Nordheimer, "Reagan Appeals for Wide Support," Ronald Reagan, TV address to the nation, "To Restore America," March 31, 1976; Jon Nordheimer, "Reagan Appeals for Wide Support," New York Times, New York Times, April 1, 1976. April 1, 1976.

19. Memorandum of conversation, Ford, Kissinger, Rumsfeld, and Scowcroft, Oval Office, March 29, 1976 (Gerald R. Ford Library). Memorandum of conversation, Ford, Kissinger, Rumsfeld, and Scowcroft, Oval Office, March 29, 1976 (Gerald R. Ford Library).

20. Memorandum of conversation, Ford, Kissinger, Rumsfeld, and Scowcroft, Oval Office, March 29, 1976 (Gerald R. Ford Library). Memorandum of conversation, Ford, Kissinger, Rumsfeld, and Scowcroft, Oval Office, March 29, 1976 (Gerald R. Ford Library).

21. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, July 12, 1994, transcript pp.3334. Rumsfeld, interviewed by Dr. Alfred Goldberg and Dr. Roger Trask, OSD Historical Office, July 12, 1994, transcript pp.3334.

22. Henry Kissinger, Henry Kissinger, Years of Renewal Years of Renewal (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999), p. 176. (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1999), p. 176.

23. Rumsfeld to Ford, "'Cruise Missile' definition," August 2, 1976. Rumsfeld to Ford, "'Cruise Missile' definition," August 2, 1976.

24. Rumsfeld, "Continuation: Meeting with the President," February 15, 1976. Rumsfeld, "Continuation: Meeting with the President," February 15, 1976.

25. Brezhnev, letter to Ford, March 17, 1976. Brezhnev, letter to Ford, March 17, 1976.

CHAPTER 17 The 1976 Defeat The 1976 Defeat.

1. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, August 7, 1976. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, August 7, 1976.

2. Christopher Lydon, "GOP Still Faces the Realities of Decay and Minority Status," Christopher Lydon, "GOP Still Faces the Realities of Decay and Minority Status," New York Times, New York Times, September 1, 1974. September 1, 1974.

3. Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter, first presidential debate, moderated by Edwin Newman, Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA, September 23, 1976, transcript; "What the Voters Say," Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter, first presidential debate, moderated by Edwin Newman, Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia, PA, September 23, 1976, transcript; "What the Voters Say," Newsweek, Newsweek, October 4, 1976. October 4, 1976.

4. Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter, second presidential debate, moderated by Pauline Frederick, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco, California, October 6, 1976, transcript. Gerald R. Ford and Jimmy Carter, second presidential debate, moderated by Pauline Frederick, Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, San Francisco, California, October 6, 1976, transcript.