Rumsfeld backed Saddam even after chemical attacks

"...the defense Secretary travelled to Baghdad 20 years ago to assure Iraq that America's condemnation of its use of chemical weapons was made "strictly" in principle.

The criticism in no way changed Washington's wish to support Iraq in its war against Iran and "to improve bi-lateral relations ... at a pace of Iraq's choosing".

How could you have such a weasel as head of your Defense America? Read the rest here .