28. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, December 18, 2002. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, December 18, 2002.

29. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, December 18, 2002. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, December 18, 2002.

30. Thom Shanker, "New Strategy Vindicates Ex-Army Chief Shinseki," Thom Shanker, "New Strategy Vindicates Ex-Army Chief Shinseki," New York Times, New York Times, January 12, 2007. January 12, 2007.

31. Jamie McIntyre, "Myth of Shinseki Lingers," CNN, December 8, 2008. Jamie McIntyre, "Myth of Shinseki Lingers," CNN, December 8, 2008.

32. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "The Fiscal Year 2004 Defense Budget," testimony of Eric Shinseki, February 25, 2003. Hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee, "The Fiscal Year 2004 Defense Budget," testimony of Eric Shinseki, February 25, 2003.

33. Jamie McIntyre, "Myth of Shinseki Lingers," CNN, December 8, 2008; Ann ScottTyson, "Shinseki Says He Would Modernize VA," Jamie McIntyre, "Myth of Shinseki Lingers," CNN, December 8, 2008; Ann ScottTyson, "Shinseki Says He Would Modernize VA," Washington Post, Washington Post, January 15, 2009; Georgie Anne Geyer, "Straight-Talking Jones Has Kept His Integrity Intact," Universal Press Syndicate, December 4, 2008; Philip Rucker, "Obama Picks Shinseki to Lead Veterans Affairs," January 15, 2009; Georgie Anne Geyer, "Straight-Talking Jones Has Kept His Integrity Intact," Universal Press Syndicate, December 4, 2008; Philip Rucker, "Obama Picks Shinseki to Lead Veterans Affairs," Washington Post, Washington Post, December 7, 2008; Paul D. Eaton, "A Top-Down Review for the Pentagon," December 7, 2008; Paul D. Eaton, "A Top-Down Review for the Pentagon," New York Times, New York Times, March 19, 2006; Maureen Dowd, "Alan (Not Atlas) Shrugged," March 19, 2006; Maureen Dowd, "Alan (Not Atlas) Shrugged," New York Times, New York Times, September 19, 2007; Th om Shanker, "New Strategy Vindicates Ex-Army Chief Shinseki," September 19, 2007; Th om Shanker, "New Strategy Vindicates Ex-Army Chief Shinseki," New York Times, New York Times, January 12, 2007; Andrew c.o.c.kburn, "No, He Wasn't a Good Manager," January 12, 2007; Andrew c.o.c.kburn, "No, He Wasn't a Good Manager," Washington Post, Washington Post, February 25, 2007; Richard Cohen, "Vietnam's Forgotten Lessons," February 25, 2007; Richard Cohen, "Vietnam's Forgotten Lessons," Washington Post, Washington Post, April 11, 2006. April 11, 2006.

34. Shinseki to Rumsfeld, "End of Tour Memorandum," June 10, 2003. Shinseki to Rumsfeld, "End of Tour Memorandum," June 10, 2003.

35. Rumsfeld to Hank Crumpton, "Speaking Up," May 3, 2002. Rumsfeld to Hank Crumpton, "Speaking Up," May 3, 2002.

36. Rumsfeld, "Talk to VP," September 30, 2002. Rumsfeld, "Talk to VP," September 30, 2002.

37. George W. Bush, address to the nation, March 17, 2003. George W. Bush, address to the nation, March 17, 2003.

38. "Bush Offers Ultimatum to Saddam in Address to Nation," Fox News, March 18, 2003. "Bush Offers Ultimatum to Saddam in Address to Nation," Fox News, March 18, 2003.

CHAPTER 33 Exit the Butcher of Baghdad Exit the Butcher of Baghdad 1. "Iraq War Begins," PBS "Iraq War Begins," PBS NewsHour, NewsHour, March 20, 2003. March 20, 2003.

2. "U.S. Launches Cruise Missiles at Saddam," CNN, March 20, 2003. "U.S. Launches Cruise Missiles at Saddam," CNN, March 20, 2003.

3. Captured doc.u.ment dated March 11, 2003, "Military Command Memos Concerned with the Arabian Volunteers to the Iraqi Special Forces," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Captured doc.u.ment dated March 11, 2003, "Military Command Memos Concerned with the Arabian Volunteers to the Iraqi Special Forces," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), p. 156. (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), p. 156.

4. Captured doc.u.ment dated March 11, 2003, "Military Command Memos Concerned with the Arabian Volunteers to the Iraqi Special Forces," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Captured doc.u.ment dated March 11, 2003, "Military Command Memos Concerned with the Arabian Volunteers to the Iraqi Special Forces," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), p. 156. (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), p. 156.

5. Captured doc.u.ment dated March 27, 2003, "Memorandum to Director of the IIS, Subject: Hamas," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Captured doc.u.ment dated March 27, 2003, "Memorandum to Director of the IIS, Subject: Hamas," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp. 132, 153. (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp. 132, 153.

6. Captured doc.u.ment dated April 2, 2003, "Written Summaries for the 37th Division 20 March2 April 2003," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Captured doc.u.ment dated April 2, 2003, "Written Summaries for the 37th Division 20 March2 April 2003," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp.13132, 153. (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp.13132, 153.

7. Captured doc.u.ment dated April 4, 2003, "General Military Intelligence Directorate to the 8th Adjutant Confirming Saddam Hussein's Order to Treat the Arab Fedayeen Volunteers the Same Way as Special Forces Troops in Terms of Their Salaries and Supplies," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Captured doc.u.ment dated April 4, 2003, "General Military Intelligence Directorate to the 8th Adjutant Confirming Saddam Hussein's Order to Treat the Arab Fedayeen Volunteers the Same Way as Special Forces Troops in Terms of Their Salaries and Supplies," cited in Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp. 150, 156. (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp. 150, 156.

8. Ryan Chilcote, "Sandstorm Paralyzes US Copters," CNN, March 26, 2003. Ryan Chilcote, "Sandstorm Paralyzes US Copters," CNN, March 26, 2003.

9. Editorial, "Diminished Expectations in Iraq," Editorial, "Diminished Expectations in Iraq," New York Times, New York Times, March 25, 2003; Rick Atkinson and Thomas E. Ricks, "War's Military, Political Goals Begin to Diverge," March 25, 2003; Rick Atkinson and Thomas E. Ricks, "War's Military, Political Goals Begin to Diverge," Washington Post, Washington Post, March 30, 2003; Monica Davey, "For Some Uncertain About War, Anxiety Builds in First Week," March 30, 2003; Monica Davey, "For Some Uncertain About War, Anxiety Builds in First Week," New York Times, New York Times, March 27, 2003. March 27, 2003.

10. Department of Defense news transcript, "Deputy a.s.sistant Secretary Whitman Interview with egyptian TV," April 14, 2003. Department of Defense news transcript, "Deputy a.s.sistant Secretary Whitman Interview with egyptian TV," April 14, 2003.

11. "Iraq: Journalists in Danger," Committee to Protect Journalists, updates concluded in October 2009. "Iraq: Journalists in Danger," Committee to Protect Journalists, updates concluded in October 2009.

12. Eason Jordan, "The News We Kept to Ourselves," Eason Jordan, "The News We Kept to Ourselves," New York Times, New York Times, April 11, 2003. April 11, 2003.

13. Dave Moniz, John Diamond, and David J. Lynch, "A Virtual Certainty: Baghdad Falls. What's Uncertain: Cost of Battle," Dave Moniz, John Diamond, and David J. Lynch, "A Virtual Certainty: Baghdad Falls. What's Uncertain: Cost of Battle," USA Today, USA Today, April 3, 2003. April 3, 2003.

14. Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Kevin M. Woods with Michael R. Pease, Mark E. Stout, Williamson Murray, and James G. Lacey, Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership Iraqi Perspectives Project: A View of Operation Iraqi Freedom from Saddam's Senior Leadership (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp. 2930. (Joint Center for Operational a.n.a.lysis, U.S. Joint Forces Command, March 2006), pp. 2930.

15. "The Collected Quotations of 'Baghdad Bob,' Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf: The Iraqi Minister of DisInformation," posted by the Center for Individual Freedom, April 10, 2003. "The Collected Quotations of 'Baghdad Bob,' Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf: The Iraqi Minister of DisInformation," posted by the Center for Individual Freedom, April 10, 2003.

16. Gayle MacDonald, "Take My Country...Please! His Barefaced Lies and Poker-Faced Bravado Have Made Comical Ali a Pop-Culture Hit," Gayle MacDonald, "Take My Country...Please! His Barefaced Lies and Poker-Faced Bravado Have Made Comical Ali a Pop-Culture Hit," The Globe and Mail, The Globe and Mail, May 6, 2003. May 6, 2003.

'VEN The Occupation of Iraq The Occupation of Iraq 1. John F. Burns, "Pillagers Strip Iraqi Museum of Its Treasure," John F. Burns, "Pillagers Strip Iraqi Museum of Its Treasure," New York Times, New York Times, April 13, 2003. April 13, 2003.

2. John F. Burns, "Pillagers Strip Iraqi Museum of Its Treasure," John F. Burns, "Pillagers Strip Iraqi Museum of Its Treasure," New York Times, New York Times, April 13, 2003. April 13, 2003.

3. Michele Norris, Robert Siegel, Anne Garrels, and Dr. Dorry George, Michele Norris, Robert Siegel, Anne Garrels, and Dr. Dorry George, All Th ings Considered, All Th ings Considered, NPR, April 14, 2003. NPR, April 14, 2003.

4. Ann Talbot, "US Government Implicated in Planned Theft of Iraqi Artistic Treasures," Ann Talbot, "US Government Implicated in Planned Theft of Iraqi Artistic Treasures," World Socialist, World Socialist, April 19, 2003; Heather Cottin, "Looting of Iraqi Museum Was Long Planned," April 19, 2003; Heather Cottin, "Looting of Iraqi Museum Was Long Planned," Workers World, Workers World, May 1, 2003. May 1, 2003.

5. Frank Rich, "And Now: 'Operation Iraqi Looting,'" Frank Rich, "And Now: 'Operation Iraqi Looting,'" New York Times, New York Times, April 27, 2003. April 27, 2003.

6. "Secretary-General's Statement on Safeguarding Iraqi Cultural Heritage," Secretary General Office of the Spokesperson, United Nations, New York, April 15, 2003. "Secretary-General's Statement on Safeguarding Iraqi Cultural Heritage," Secretary General Office of the Spokesperson, United Nations, New York, April 15, 2003.

7. Jacques Chirac, press conference at the ceremony of the signature of the Treaty of Accession of the new member states to the EU, Athens, Greece, April 16, 2003. Jacques Chirac, press conference at the ceremony of the signature of the Treaty of Accession of the new member states to the EU, Athens, Greece, April 16, 2003.

8. Leon Harris, "Secretary of State, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Address Reporters," Leon Harris, "Secretary of State, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Address Reporters," CNN Live, CNN Live, CNN, April 14, 2003. CNN, April 14, 2003.

9. Matthew Bogdanos with William Patrick, Matthew Bogdanos with William Patrick, Thieves of Baghdad Thieves of Baghdad (New York: Blooms-bury, 2005), pp. 21011. (New York: Blooms-bury, 2005), pp. 21011.

10. Rumsfeld to Abizaid et al., "Looting," July 9, 2003. Rumsfeld to Abizaid et al., "Looting," July 9, 2003.

11. Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, interview with Lieutenant General David McKiernan, December 5, 2006 as cited in Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, interview with Lieutenant General David McKiernan, December 5, 2006 as cited in Office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience (U.S. Independent Agencies and Commissions, 2009), p. 57. (U.S. Independent Agencies and Commissions, 2009), p. 57.

12. Department of Defense notes of princ.i.p.als meeting, February 26, 2003; "Summary of Public Order Plan: Phase One," March 2003. Department of Defense notes of princ.i.p.als meeting, February 26, 2003; "Summary of Public Order Plan: Phase One," March 2003.

13. Department of Defense news transcript, "DoD News briefing-Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Myers," April 11, 2003. Department of Defense news transcript, "DoD News briefing-Secretary Rumsfeld and Gen. Myers," April 11, 2003.

14. David Stafford, "Iraq Is a Mess. But Germany Was, Too," David Stafford, "Iraq Is a Mess. But Germany Was, Too," Washington Post, Washington Post, April 6, 2008. April 6, 2008.

15. Guy Gugliotta, "Iraq Museum Is Slowly Recovering Artifacts," Guy Gugliotta, "Iraq Museum Is Slowly Recovering Artifacts," Washington Post, Washington Post, September 15, 2003. September 15, 2003.

16. Melik Kaylan, "So Much for the 'Looted Sites,'" Melik Kaylan, "So Much for the 'Looted Sites,'" Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, July 15, 2008. July 15, 2008.

17. Melik Kaylan, "So Much for the 'Looted Sites,'" Melik Kaylan, "So Much for the 'Looted Sites,'" Wall Street Journal, Wall Street Journal, July 15, 2008. July 15, 2008.

18. Matthew Bogdanos with William Patrick, Matthew Bogdanos with William Patrick, Thieves of Baghdad Thieves of Baghdad (New York: Blooms-bury, 2005), p. 155. (New York: Blooms-bury, 2005), p. 155.

19. Robert D. Kaplan, Robert D. Kaplan, Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos Warrior Politics: Why Leadership Demands a Pagan Ethos (New York: Random House, 2002), p. 129. (New York: Random House, 2002), p. 129.

20. Alex Spillius, "Media Blamed for Exaggerating Loss of Antiquities," Alex Spillius, "Media Blamed for Exaggerating Loss of Antiquities," London Telegraph, London Telegraph, May 22, 2003. May 22, 2003.

21. William Booth and Guy Gugliotta, "All Along, Most Iraqi Relics Were 'Safe and Sound,'" William Booth and Guy Gugliotta, "All Along, Most Iraqi Relics Were 'Safe and Sound,'" Washington Post, Washington Post, June 9, 2003. June 9, 2003.

CHAPTER 34 Catastrophic Success Catastrophic Success.

1. Ken Adelman, "Cakewalk in Iraq," Ken Adelman, "Cakewalk in Iraq," Washington Post, Washington Post, February 13, 2002. February 13, 2002.

2. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002.

3. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002.

4. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002.

5. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002. Rumsfeld, "Iraq: An Ill.u.s.trative List of Potential Problems to Be Considered and Addressed," October 15, 2002.

6. Rumsfeld, "Guidelines When Considering Committing U.S. Forces," March 2001. Rumsfeld, "Guidelines When Considering Committing U.S. Forces," March 2001.

7. Judy Dempsey, "NATO Committed to Presence in Bosnia," Judy Dempsey, "NATO Committed to Presence in Bosnia," Financial Times, Financial Times, May 19, 2001. May 19, 2001.

8. "The Second Gore-Bush Presidential Debate," Commission on Presidential Debates, debate transcript, October 11, 2000. "The Second Gore-Bush Presidential Debate," Commission on Presidential Debates, debate transcript, October 11, 2000.

9. Rumsfeld, "Guidelines When Considering Committing U.S. Forces," March 2001. Rumsfeld, "Guidelines When Considering Committing U.S. Forces," March 2001.

10. Zakheim to Rumsfeld, "Report on Contributions to Afghanistan Reconstruction, Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), and Iraq," April 3, 2003. Zakheim to Rumsfeld, "Report on Contributions to Afghanistan Reconstruction, Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), and Iraq," April 3, 2003.

11. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Who Will Govern Iraq?" August 15, 2002. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Who Will Govern Iraq?" August 15, 2002.

12. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Who Will Govern Iraq?" August 15, 2002. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Who Will Govern Iraq?" August 15, 2002.

13. Rumsfeld to Cheney et al., "Supporting the Iraqi Opposition," July 1, 2002. Rumsfeld to Cheney et al., "Supporting the Iraqi Opposition," July 1, 2002.

14. General Richard B. Myers, USAF (Ret.), with Malcolm McConnell, General Richard B. Myers, USAF (Ret.), with Malcolm McConnell, Eyes on the Horizon: Serving on the Front Lines of National Security Eyes on the Horizon: Serving on the Front Lines of National Security (New York; London: Th reshold Editions, 2009), p. 225. (New York; London: Th reshold Editions, 2009), p. 225.

15. General Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell, General Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell, American Soldier American Soldier (New York:Regan Books, 2004), p. 531. (New York:Regan Books, 2004), p. 531.

16. Department of State, "Future of Iraq Project," May 12, 2003. Department of State, "Future of Iraq Project," May 12, 2003.

17. "The Lost Year in Iraq: Planning For a Postwar Iraq," "The Lost Year in Iraq: Planning For a Postwar Iraq," Frontline, Frontline, PBS, broadcast October 17, 2006. PBS, broadcast October 17, 2006.

18. Bradley Graham, "Prewar Memo Warned of Gaps in Iraq Plans," Bradley Graham, "Prewar Memo Warned of Gaps in Iraq Plans," Washington Post, August 18, 2005. Washington Post, August 18, 2005.

19. John Ware, "Blair Was Warned of Looming Disaster in Iraq," John Ware, "Blair Was Warned of Looming Disaster in Iraq," The Telegraph, The Telegraph, October 28, 2007. October 28, 2007.

20. Feith to Rumsfeld, "Establishing the DoD Postwar Planning Office," January 9, 2003. Feith to Rumsfeld, "Establishing the DoD Postwar Planning Office," January 9, 2003.

21. Mark Fineman, Robin Wright, and Doyle McMa.n.u.s, "Preparing for War, Stumbling to Peace," Mark Fineman, Robin Wright, and Doyle McMa.n.u.s, "Preparing for War, Stumbling to Peace," Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, July 18, 2003. July 18, 2003.

22. Rumsfeld to Secretaries of the Military Departments et al., "Support for the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian a.s.sistance," April 2, 2003. Rumsfeld to Secretaries of the Military Departments et al., "Support for the Office of Reconstruction and Humanitarian a.s.sistance," April 2, 2003.

23. Paul Vallely, "Jay Garner: The US General Waiting to Replace Saddam," Paul Vallely, "Jay Garner: The US General Waiting to Replace Saddam," The Independent, The Independent, April 5, 2003. April 5, 2003.

24. Jane Perlez, "U.S. Overseer Set to Remake Iraq," Jane Perlez, "U.S. Overseer Set to Remake Iraq," New York Times, New York Times, April 15, 2003. April 15, 2003.

25. George Tenet with Bill Harlow, George Tenet with Bill Harlow, At the Center of the Storm At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA My Years at the CIA (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), p. 419. (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), p. 419.

26. George Tenet with Bill Harlow, George Tenet with Bill Harlow, At the Center of the Storm At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA My Years at the CIA (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), p. 398. (New York: HarperCollins, 2007), p. 398.

27. Rumsfeld to Myers, "Planning Guidance for Iraqi Opposition Training," August 12, 2002. Rumsfeld to Myers, "Planning Guidance for Iraqi Opposition Training," August 12, 2002.

28. Rumsfeld to Rice, "Military a.s.sistance Under the Iraq Liberation Act (ILA)," August 12, 2002. Rumsfeld to Rice, "Military a.s.sistance Under the Iraq Liberation Act (ILA)," August 12, 2002.

29. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Who Will Govern Iraq?" August 15, 2002. Rodman to Rumsfeld, "Who Will Govern Iraq?" August 15, 2002.

30. Powell to Rumsfeld et al., March 1, 2003; Marc J. Susser to Powell, "Occupation and Postwar Government: Precedents and Options," February 28, 2003. Powell to Rumsfeld et al., March 1, 2003; Marc J. Susser to Powell, "Occupation and Postwar Government: Precedents and Options," February 28, 2003.

31. OSD Policy, "Iraqi Interim Authority Implementation Concept-Summary," March 30, 2003; OSD Policy, "Iraqi Interim Authority Action Plan," March 30, 2003. OSD Policy, "Iraqi Interim Authority Implementation Concept-Summary," March 30, 2003; OSD Policy, "Iraqi Interim Authority Action Plan," March 30, 2003.

32. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, March 11, 2003. Rumsfeld, handwritten note, March 11, 2003.

CHAPTER 35 Mission Accomplished? Mission Accomplished?.

1. Rumsfeld to Bush, "Iraqi Interim Authority," April 1, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush, "Iraqi Interim Authority," April 1, 2003.

2. Rumsfeld to Bush, "Iraqi Interim Authority," April 1, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush, "Iraqi Interim Authority," April 1, 2003.

3. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003.

4. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003.

5. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003.

6. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003. Rumsfeld to Bush et al., "Visit to the Persian Gulf, Iraq, Afghanistan & United Kingdom," May 5, 2003.

7. Department of Defense news transcript, "Secretary Rumsfeld Town Hall Meeting in Baghdad," April 30, 2003. Department of Defense news transcript, "Secretary Rumsfeld Town Hall Meeting in Baghdad," April 30, 2003.

8. General Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell, General Tommy Franks with Malcolm McConnell, American Soldier American Soldier (New York: Regan Books, 2004), p. 523. (New York: Regan Books, 2004), p. 523.

9. Franks to Rumsfeld, Department of Defense cable, "Operation Iraqi Freedom," April 16, 2003. Franks to Rumsfeld, Department of Defense cable, "Operation Iraqi Freedom," April 16, 2003.

10. George W. Bush, speech aboard the USS George W. Bush, speech aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln, May 1, 2003. May 1, 2003.

11. Rumsfeld, "DoD Edits of POTUS Speeches," December 3, 2003. Rumsfeld, "DoD Edits of POTUS Speeches," December 3, 2003.

12. Department of Defense news transcript, "Secretary Rumsfeld Joint Media Availability with British Secretary of State for Defence," May 2, 2003. Department of Defense news transcript, "Secretary Rumsfeld Joint Media Availability with British Secretary of State for Defence," May 2, 2003.