Perle lost many televised debates in the UK prior to the outbreak of war by his offensive manner and I would guess this resignation will mean he will get fewer invitations.
His fall also removes a layer of political safety around Rumsfeld.
Interesting timing in connection with the summit. The Brits are highly likely to have been interested in his demise. They could at least have suggested a resignation now would be the best way to bury bad news. But it is not totally impossible that his fall was one of the hidden conditions of the Bush Blair summit. I speculate, but it is within the scope of the conflict of political forces at the Camp David meeting.
Rejoice!
Chris Burford London
At 2003-03-27 22:28 -0500, Paul wrote:
What's this?:
The Guardian, March 28: ...
Richard Perle, one of the key architects of the war on Iraq, has quit as chairman of a group which advises Donald Rumsfeld on policy issues.
Perle, a former Pentagon appointee and one of the most high- profile proponents of the war, offered to resign in a letter to the US Defence Secretary.
His departure follows criticism of his roles as a corporate adviser and Defence Department consultant. Perle said: "As I cannot quickly or easily quell criticism of me based on errors of fact concerning my activities, the least I can do under these circumstances is to ask you to accept my resignation as chairman of the Defence Policy Board."
