Two questions about this AP piece....

[kofijoe]

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Sept-11-Bush.html?hp

June 17, 2004
Bush Disputes Panel's Conclusion on Al Qaeda-Iraq Ties
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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It was Bush's 25th meeting with the Cabinet since the start of his presidency in January 2001.

<How often does the cabinet generally meet, under other administrations for instance? Less than once a month seems terribly infrequent.>

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Asked whether he was disappointed that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld had improperly held an Iraqi prisoner in secret for more than seven months in violation of the Geneva Conventions, Bush replied: ``The secretary and I discussed that for the first time this morning. ... I'm never disappointed in my secretary of defense. He's doing a fabulous job and America's lucky to have him in the position he's in.''

<How in hell do you get away with a stupid, broad answer like this one - "I'm never disappointed..."??>