Rumsfeld faces mounting resignation calls
President George W. Bush expressed confidence in embattled US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld despite five retired generals calling for his resignation, blaming his arrogant leadership for critical mistakes in Iraq. Rumsfeld has not discussed the controversy with the White House and was not considering resigning, said Eric Ruff, a spokesman for the secretary. White House spokesman Scott McClellan said Bush believes Rumsfeld “is doing a very fine job during a challenging period in our nation’s history. Full Story