With the ruins of the World Trade Center in the background, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld tours "ground zero" at the collapse site in New York City in November 2001. Rumsfeld played a leading role ahead of the war in making the case to the world for the March 2003 invasion. Rumsfeld was known for imperious treatment of some military officers and members of Congress and infighting with other members of the Bush team, including Secretary of State Colin Powell. Rumsfeld was known for his rollicking news conferences in which he sparred with reporters and offered memorable quotes. Rumsfeld also served as a Navy pilot, U.S. NATO ambassador and was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 30, 2021 19:30 UTC