CAIR Calls on Rumsfeld to Resign Over Iraq Massacre

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CAIR Calls on Rumsfeld to Resign Over Iraq Massacre


WASHINGTON, May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld over reports that U.S. Marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians last November in the city of Haditha.

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In its statement, CAIR said:

"Throughout history, leaders of military forces have accepted ultimate responsibility for the actions of those under their command. Given the seemingly unending stream of blunders, abuses and unjustified killings on Secretary Rumsfeld's watch, it is time for him to demonstrate in concrete terms that with power, comes accountability.

"From the unrestrained post-invasion looting of Iraq, to the Abu Ghraib abuse scandal and the allegations of killings and torture at military detention facilities, Secretary Rumsfeld's flawed policies and lack of judgment have harmed our nation's image worldwide.

"We believe Secretary Rumsfeld's resignation, and bringing those involved in the massacre to justice, would send a clear message that America will not tolerate or excuse the kind of atrocities that reportedly took place in Haditha. This stain must be removed from the reputation of America's military personnel."