But Bremer, Franks, and Tenet Were Awarded Medals

Senator Richard Durbin of Illinois is not buying the happy horseshit coming out of the Administration about doing everything they can about safeguarding our troops.

"The Pentagon (news - web sites) says the lack of protective equipment is a matter of 'logistics,'" Durbin said. "No, it's not. It's a matter of leadership."

Durbin said Rumsfeld ignored warnings from top military experts that success in Iraq would require far more troops and that they were likely to meet strong resistance.

"Those responsible for planning this war were not prepared for the reality on the ground, and many of our soldiers have paid the price," said Durbin, who will become the Senate's minority whip in the new Congress next month.

Signs of life from the Democrats. That is a breath of fresh air.