Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld was an American politician and businessman, who served as the Secretary of Defense under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2006 and previously under President Gerald Ford in the mid-1970s. He is best known for his role in the U.S. response to the September 11 attacks and the subsequent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as for overseeing the establishment of the Guantánamo Bay detention facility.
Born on Jul 09, 1932 (92 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 31,102 | $2,000,000 | 1,029$ |
| Israel | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 9,216,900 | 5,037 | $400,000 | 219$ |
| Totals | 2 | 69,678,726 | 36,139 | $2,400,000 | 1,248$ |
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Israel:
Donald Rumsfeld received criticism for using the autopen to sign condolence letters to families of fallen soldiers.
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Italy:
Donald Rumsfeld is a former Secretary of Defense who graduated from Princeton.
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Canada:
The former U.S. Defence Secretary’s quote about 'known unknowns' has become a blueprint for corporate risk management.
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Hungary:
Donald Rumsfeld is mentioned in the context of his role during the Bush administration.
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Switzerland:
Donald Rumsfeld mocked 'old Europe' during the Iraq invasion.
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Romania:
Donald Rumsfeld introduced the controversial concept of 'Old Europe and New Europe' during discussions about military interventions.
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Italy:
Donald Rumsfeld was the Secretary of Defense during Waltz's previous role.
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Iraq:
Donald Rumsfeld made controversial statements regarding the looting of the Iraqi museum.
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Greece:
Donald Rumsfeld was a neoconservative defense secretary who influenced military policy.
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Romania:
Donald Rumsfeld relied heavily on Andy Marshall to develop rapid combat methods.
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