5. George S. Brown, interviewed by Ranan Lurie, April 12, 1976, transcript. George S. Brown, interviewed by Ranan Lurie, April 12, 1976, transcript.

6. Lee Lescaze, "Gen. Brown Is in Hot Water Again," Lee Lescaze, "Gen. Brown Is in Hot Water Again," Washington Post, Washington Post, October 19, 1976. October 19, 1976.

7. Lee Lescaze, "Gen. Brown Is in Hot Water Again," Lee Lescaze, "Gen. Brown Is in Hot Water Again," Washington Post, Washington Post, October 19, 1976. October 19, 1976.

8. Rumsfeld and Brown, news conference, Pentagon, October 18, 1976, transcript. Rumsfeld and Brown, news conference, Pentagon, October 18, 1976, transcript.

9. "Together in Defeat," "Together in Defeat," Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Sun-Times, November 4, 1976. November 4, 1976.

10. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 5, 1976. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 5, 1976.

11. Memorandum of conversation, Carter, Mondale, Rumsfeld et al., Blair House, November 22, 1976. Memorandum of conversation, Carter, Mondale, Rumsfeld et al., Blair House, November 22, 1976.

12. Memorandum of conversation, Carter, Mondale, Rumsfeld et al., Blair House, November 22, 1976. Memorandum of conversation, Carter, Mondale, Rumsfeld et al., Blair House, November 22, 1976.

13. Rumsfeld, "President-elect's Visit, 10 December 1976," December 10, 1976. Rumsfeld, "President-elect's Visit, 10 December 1976," December 10, 1976.

14. Rumsfeld to Ford, "Review of Alternatives to the B-1 Bomber," October 23, 1976; Edward E. David, Jr., Michael M. May, and Paul H. Nitze, letter to Thomas C. Reed, Secretary of the Air Force, October 8, 1976. Rumsfeld to Ford, "Review of Alternatives to the B-1 Bomber," October 23, 1976; Edward E. David, Jr., Michael M. May, and Paul H. Nitze, letter to Thomas C. Reed, Secretary of the Air Force, October 8, 1976.

15. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 22, 1976. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the President," November 22, 1976.

PART SEVEN Back to Reality Back to Reality CHAPTER 18 Searle's Sweet Success Searle's Sweet Success 1. Joann S. Lublin, "Searle Confirms Rumsfeld Will Become President, Chief Executive Officer June 1," Joann S. Lublin, "Searle Confirms Rumsfeld Will Become President, Chief Executive Officer June 1," Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, April 18, 1977. April 18, 1977.

2. Jim Denny, "G. D. Searle & Co.: A Brief History as Recalled by Jim Denny," June 17, 2010. Jim Denny, "G. D. Searle & Co.: A Brief History as Recalled by Jim Denny," June 17, 2010.

3. OECD Health Data 2010, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, June 2010. OECD Health Data 2010, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, June 2010.

4. Hugh D. Menzies, "The Ten Toughest Bosses," Hugh D. Menzies, "The Ten Toughest Bosses," Fortune, Fortune, April 21, 1980. April 21, 1980.

5. Robert H. Mazur, "Discovery of Aspartame," in Robert H. Mazur, "Discovery of Aspartame," in Aspartame: Physiology and Biochemistry, Aspartame: Physiology and Biochemistry, eds. Lewis D. Stegink and Lloyd J. Filer, Jr. (New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1984), pp. 34; John E. Robson, "Aspartame Chronology," July 30, 1986. eds. Lewis D. Stegink and Lloyd J. Filer, Jr. (New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1984), pp. 34; John E. Robson, "Aspartame Chronology," July 30, 1986.

6. "Study of G. D. Searle Shows 'Sloppy' Tests of Drugs, FDA Says," "Study of G. D. Searle Shows 'Sloppy' Tests of Drugs, FDA Says," Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, January 21, 1976; "FDA Calls for Grand Jury Investigation of G. D. Searle's Drug-Testing Practices," January 21, 1976; "FDA Calls for Grand Jury Investigation of G. D. Searle's Drug-Testing Practices," Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, April 9, 1976. April 9, 1976.

7. Donald R. Murdoch, letter to Dan Rather, July 17, 1984. Donald R. Murdoch, letter to Dan Rather, July 17, 1984.

8. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], July 12, 1984. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], July 12, 1984.

9. Rumsfeld, "NutraSweet," October 22, 1990. Rumsfeld, "NutraSweet," October 22, 1990.

10. "Searle: Rallying a Drug Company with an Injection of New Vitality," "Searle: Rallying a Drug Company with an Injection of New Vitality," BusinessWeek, BusinessWeek, February 8, 1982. February 8, 1982.

11. Patricia Szymczak, "Monsanto, Searle Make Sweet Deal," Patricia Szymczak, "Monsanto, Searle Make Sweet Deal," St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, July 19, 1985. July 19, 1985.

12. "Searle 18881985," shareholder report, January 31, 1986. "Searle 18881985," shareholder report, January 31, 1986.

CHAPTER 19 From Malaise to Morning in America From Malaise to Morning in America 1. Carter, letter to Rumsfeld, October 24, 1978; Carter, letter to Rumsfeld, November 15, 1978; Rumsfeld-Searle, letter to Carter, December 6, 1978; Rumsfeld, letter to Carter, December 6, 1978. Carter, letter to Rumsfeld, October 24, 1978; Carter, letter to Rumsfeld, November 15, 1978; Rumsfeld-Searle, letter to Carter, December 6, 1978; Rumsfeld, letter to Carter, December 6, 1978.

2. "My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically..." "My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically..." Time, Time, January 14, 1980. January 14, 1980.

3. "My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically..." "My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically..." Time, Time, January 14, 1980. January 14, 1980.

4. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, statement of Donald Rumsfeld, October 11, 1979. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, statement of Donald Rumsfeld, October 11, 1979.

5. Rumsfeld, "Meeting at the White House," January 9, 1980. Rumsfeld, "Meeting at the White House," January 9, 1980.

6. Zbigniew Brzezinski, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Power and Principle: Memoirs of the National Security Adviser, 19771981 Power and Principle: Memoirs of the National Security Adviser, 19771981 (New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1983), p. 443. (New York: Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1983), p. 443.

7. "My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically..." "My Opinion of the Russians Has Changed Most Drastically..." Time, Time, January 14, 1980. January 14, 1980.

8. Jimmy Carter, address on Afghanistan, January 4, 1980, transcript. Jimmy Carter, address on Afghanistan, January 4, 1980, transcript.

9. Rumsfeld, "Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan," January 9, 1980. Rumsfeld, "Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan," January 9, 1980.

10. Reagan for President News, July 1, 1980. Reagan for President News, July 1, 1980.

11. Rumsfeld, remarks at the Republican National Convention, Detroit, MI, July 14, 1980, transcript. Rumsfeld, remarks at the Republican National Convention, Detroit, MI, July 14, 1980, transcript.

12. Hedrick Smith, "Running-Mate List Trimmed by Reagan," Hedrick Smith, "Running-Mate List Trimmed by Reagan," New York Times, New York Times, July 1, 1980. July 1, 1980.

13. Robert A. Goldwin, "John Locke and the Law of the Sea," Robert A. Goldwin, "John Locke and the Law of the Sea," Commentary Commentary (June 1981). (June 1981).

14. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with President Reagan on October 13, [1982]," January 24, 1983. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with President Reagan on October 13, [1982]," January 24, 1983.

15. Rumsfeld to Reagan, "Law of the Sea," December 11, 1982. Rumsfeld to Reagan, "Law of the Sea," December 11, 1982.

16. Rumsfeld to Reagan, "Law of the Sea," December 11, 1982. Rumsfeld to Reagan, "Law of the Sea," December 11, 1982.

17. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 10, 1986. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 10, 1986.

18. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with Fahrenkopf and Bill Greener, III," November 10, 1986. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with Fahrenkopf and Bill Greener, III," November 10, 1986.

19. Rumsfeld to Bernie Windon and Linda Schaefer, "Thoughts on the Iowa Trip," October 15, 1986. Rumsfeld to Bernie Windon and Linda Schaefer, "Thoughts on the Iowa Trip," October 15, 1986.

20. Ann Reilly Dowd, "Who's Ahead in the '88 Money Race," Ann Reilly Dowd, "Who's Ahead in the '88 Money Race," Fortune, Fortune, vol. 115, no. 12, June 8, 1987. vol. 115, no. 12, June 8, 1987.

21. Richard L. Berke, "Campaign Loans Oft en Risky," Richard L. Berke, "Campaign Loans Oft en Risky," New York Times, New York Times, June 16, 1987. June 16, 1987.

22. Glenn, letter to Rumsfeld, April 27, 1987; Rumsfeld, letter to Glenn, May 21, 1987. Glenn, letter to Rumsfeld, April 27, 1987; Rumsfeld, letter to Glenn, May 21, 1987.

CHAPTER 20 Our Rural Period, Interrupted Our Rural Period, Interrupted 1. William Safire, "Spectrum Squatters," William Safire, "Spectrum Squatters," New York Times, New York Times, October 9, 2000. October 9, 2000.

2. Rumsfeld, "1996 GOP Convention," August 28, 1996. Rumsfeld, "1996 GOP Convention," August 28, 1996.

3. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 31, 1996. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, October 31, 1996.

4. Roger Longman, "Gilead's Metamorphoses," Roger Longman, "Gilead's Metamorphoses," In Vivo: The Business and Medicine Report In Vivo: The Business and Medicine Report (March 1996), pp. 3545. (March 1996), pp. 3545.

5. Rumsfeld, letter to Shultz, November 9, 1998. Rumsfeld, letter to Shultz, November 9, 1998.

6. Rumsfeld, letter to Rice, March 29, 1999. Rumsfeld, letter to Rice, March 29, 1999.

7. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], February 1, 1999. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], February 1, 1999.

8. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], February 1, 1999. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], February 1, 1999.

9. Rumsfeld, letter to Bolten, cc: Rice, April 28, 1999. Rumsfeld, letter to Bolten, cc: Rice, April 28, 1999.

10. Alison Mitch.e.l.l, "Bush Says U.S. Should Reduce Nuclear Arms," Alison Mitch.e.l.l, "Bush Says U.S. Should Reduce Nuclear Arms," New York Times, New York Times, May 24, 2000. May 24, 2000.

11. Rumsfeld, "Bush Administration," December 28, 2000. Rumsfeld, "Bush Administration," December 28, 2000.

12. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 28, 2000. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 28, 2000.

PART EIGHT Leaning Forward Leaning Forward 1. Rumsfeld, handwritten note from meeting with George W. Bush, December 22, 2000. Rumsfeld, handwritten note from meeting with George W. Bush, December 22, 2000.

2. John H. Cushman, "Gay Rights; Top Military Officers Object to Lift ing h.o.m.os.e.xual Ban," John H. Cushman, "Gay Rights; Top Military Officers Object to Lift ing h.o.m.os.e.xual Ban," New York Times, New York Times, November 14, 1992. November 14, 1992.

3. Richard L. Berke, "Timing Awry, Clinton Trips into a Brawl," Richard L. Berke, "Timing Awry, Clinton Trips into a Brawl," New York Times, New York Times, January 28, 1993. January 28, 1993.

4. Rumsfeld to Secretaries of the Military Departments et al., "The t.i.tle 'Commander in Chief,'" October 24, 2002. Rumsfeld to Secretaries of the Military Departments et al., "The t.i.tle 'Commander in Chief,'" October 24, 2002.

5. Rumsfeld, handwritten note from meeting with George W. Bush, December 22, 2000. Rumsfeld, handwritten note from meeting with George W. Bush, December 22, 2000.

6. Rumsfeld, "Weakening of Deterrent," December 10, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Weakening of Deterrent," December 10, 2001.

CHAPTER 21 Here We Go Again Here We Go Again.

1. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 28, 2000. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 28, 2000.

2. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 28, 2000. Rumsfeld, [No Subject], December 28, 2000.

3. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with Secretary Bill Cohen and Don Rumsfeld," May 21, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with Secretary Bill Cohen and Don Rumsfeld," May 21, 2001.

4. Francis f.u.kuyama, Francis f.u.kuyama, The End of History and the Last Man The End of History and the Last Man (New York: Free Press, 2006). (New York: Free Press, 2006).

5. Dean Rusk, speech, American Bar a.s.sociation, Atlanta, Georgia, October 22, 1964, as reported in the Dean Rusk, speech, American Bar a.s.sociation, Atlanta, Georgia, October 22, 1964, as reported in the Atlanta Const.i.tution Atlanta Const.i.tution.

6. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," May 31, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," May 31, 2001.

7. Editorial, "Invitation to an Arms Race," Editorial, "Invitation to an Arms Race," New York Times, New York Times, June 20, 2001. June 20, 2001.

8. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to Be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., January 11, 2001. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to Be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., January 11, 2001.

9. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to Be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., January 11, 2001. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to Be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., January 11, 2001.

10. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to Be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., January 11, 2001. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "Nomination of Donald Rumsfeld to Be Secretary of Defense," Washington, D.C., January 11, 2001.

11. d.i.c.k Cheney, remarks, "Swearing-in of the Secretary of Defense," Oval Office, the White House, Washington, D.C., January 26, 2001. d.i.c.k Cheney, remarks, "Swearing-in of the Secretary of Defense," Oval Office, the White House, Washington, D.C., January 26, 2001.

CHAPTER 22 Dogs Don't Bark at Parked Cars Dogs Don't Bark at Parked Cars 1. Rumsfeld, "Cost-Cutting," July 11, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Cost-Cutting," July 11, 2001.

2. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the Chiefs 1/23/01, my 2nd day," May 21, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the Chiefs 1/23/01, my 2nd day," May 21, 2001.

3. Rumsfeld to Pete Aldridge et al., "Joint Chiefs," November 12, 2001. Rumsfeld to Pete Aldridge et al., "Joint Chiefs," November 12, 2001.

4. Rumsfeld, "Some Thoughts on the Senior Level Review Group (SLRG) and Strategic Planning Council (SPC)," November 18, 2005. Rumsfeld, "Some Thoughts on the Senior Level Review Group (SLRG) and Strategic Planning Council (SPC)," November 18, 2005.

5. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the Chiefs 1/23/01, my 2nd day," May 21, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the Chiefs 1/23/01, my 2nd day," May 21, 2001.

6. Rumsfeld to Andy Card, "Presidential Appointment Process," December 1, 2005; "Summary of Time Lapse Data in the Senate Confirmation Process for PAS Appointees Since the Beginning of the Administration," February 18, 2004. Rumsfeld to Andy Card, "Presidential Appointment Process," December 1, 2005; "Summary of Time Lapse Data in the Senate Confirmation Process for PAS Appointees Since the Beginning of the Administration," February 18, 2004.

7. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the Chiefs 1/23/01, my 2nd day," May 21, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Meeting with the Chiefs 1/23/01, my 2nd day," May 21, 2001.

8. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, February 6, 2001. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, February 6, 2001.

9. George W. Bush, remarks, "A Period of Consequences," The Citadel, South Carolina, September 23, 1999. George W. Bush, remarks, "A Period of Consequences," The Citadel, South Carolina, September 23, 1999.

10. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," May 31, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," May 31, 2001.

11. Department of Defense, preface, Department of Defense, preface, Quadrennial Defense Review Report, Quadrennial Defense Review Report, February 6, 2006. February 6, 2006.

12. Rumsfeld, "The DoD Challenge," June 25, 2001. Rumsfeld, "The DoD Challenge," June 25, 2001.

13. Steve/John Young to Chairman Ted Stevens, "FY 77 vs. FY 01 Authorization and Appropriation Bills," February 8, 2001. Steve/John Young to Chairman Ted Stevens, "FY 77 vs. FY 01 Authorization and Appropriation Bills," February 8, 2001.

14. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," May 31, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Memorandum," May 31, 2001.

15. Christopher Duffy, Christopher Duffy, Frederick the Great: A Military Life Frederick the Great: A Military Life (New York: Routledge, 1988), p. 301. (New York: Routledge, 1988), p. 301.

16. Rumsfeld, "Characteristics for the Next Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff(CJCS)," April 27, 2001. Rumsfeld, "Characteristics for the Next Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff(CJCS)," April 27, 2001.

17. Rumsfeld to Wolfowitz, "Deployments and Mil-to-Mil," April 16, 2001; Rumsfeld, "Deployments and Military-to-Military Activities," April 3, 2001. Rumsfeld to Wolfowitz, "Deployments and Mil-to-Mil," April 16, 2001; Rumsfeld, "Deployments and Military-to-Military Activities," April 3, 2001.

18. Rumsfeld to Nixon, "Okinawa," November 3, 1969. Rumsfeld to Nixon, "Okinawa," November 3, 1969.

19. Al-Qaida, fatwa, February 23, 1998. Al-Qaida, fatwa, February 23, 1998.

20. Leigh Sales and Reuters, "Bush Announces Troop Realignment," Australian Broadcasting Corporation, August 17, 2004; John F. Kerry, "Remarks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 105th Annual Convention," Cincinnati, Ohio, August 18, 2004. Leigh Sales and Reuters, "Bush Announces Troop Realignment," Australian Broadcasting Corporation, August 17, 2004; John F. Kerry, "Remarks to the Veterans of Foreign Wars 105th Annual Convention," Cincinnati, Ohio, August 18, 2004.

21. Rumsfeld, "Continuing U.S. Government Efforts," September 7, 2004. Rumsfeld, "Continuing U.S. Government Efforts," September 7, 2004.

22. Jane Perlez, "Rumsfeld Seeks to Withdraw American Troops from Sinai," Jane Perlez, "Rumsfeld Seeks to Withdraw American Troops from Sinai," New York Times, New York Times, April 19, 2001. April 19, 2001.