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Rumsfeld's apology
(Agencies)
Updated: 2004-05-08 09:12


U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld rubs his eyes near the conclusion of his testimony before the House Arms Services Committe, Friday, May 7, 2004 in Washington. Rumsfeld offered 'my deepest apology' Friday to Iraqi prisoners abused by sadistic military personnel and warned that videos and photos yet to come could further inflame worldwide outrage. [AP]

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld listens to questions as he testifies on Capitol Hill Friday, May 7, 2004, before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on prisoner abuse in Iraq. [AP]

U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld answers a question while testifying to the House Armed Services committee on Capitol Hill in Washington May 7, 2004. Rumsfeld took responsibility for the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by U.S. troops and offered his 'deepest apology' to the victims, but said he would not resign just to satisfy his political enemies. [Reuters]

Protesters chant 'Fire Rumsfeld' as U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld speaks about prisoner abuse in Iraq at the Senate Armed Services hearing at Capitol Hill in Washington. [AFP]

 
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