Just in case

you want to know how Bush’s gushing support of Rumsfeld went over in the Arab world: Bush’s Backing of Rumsfeld Shocks and Angers Arabs. “‘After the torture and vile acts by the American army, President Bush goes out and congratulates Rumsfeld. It’s just incredible. I am in total shock,’ said Omar Belhouchet, editor of the influential Algerian national daily El Watan.”