Donald Rumsfeld, Department of Defense news briefing, February 12, 2002 http://www.defenselink.mil/Transcripts/Transcript.aspx?TranscriptID=2636
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The absence of evidence is not evidence of absence, or vice versa.
— Donald Rumsfeld on Evidence
What It Means
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About Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld (9 July 1932 – 29 June 2021) was the 21st United States Secretary of Defense, serving from 2001 to 2006, succeeded by Robert Gates. He also served as the 13th Defense Secretary in 1975–1977 under President Ford, and in other roles under various presidents.
About Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld (9 July 1932 – 29 June 2021) was the 21st United States Secretary of Defense, serving from 2001 to 2006, succeeded by Robert Gates. He also served as the 13th Defense Secretary in 1975–1977 under President Ford, and in other roles under various presidents.
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