Real men make tough decisions.
Real men don’t care what others think.

JOURNALIST: Mr. President, you made it a practice of not commenting on personnel moves.

W. BUSH: Of course I did.  And you can understand why.  Because we’ve got people’s reputations at stake.  And on Friday I stood up and said I don’t want to appreciate speculation about Donald Rumsfeld.  He’s doing a fine job, I strongly support him.

JOURNALIST: Well, what would you say to critics who believe that you’re ignoring the advice of retired generals, military commanders, who say that there needs to be a change?

W. BUSH: I say I listen to all voices.  But mine’s the final decision.  And Don Rumsfeld is doing a fine job.  He’s not only transforming the military, he’s fighting a war on terror—he’s helpin’ us fight a war on terror.  I have strong confidence in Don Rumsfeld.  I hear the voices.  And I read the front page.  And I know the speculation.  But I’m the decider, and I decide what is best, and what’s best is for Donald Rumsfeld to remain as the Secretary of Defense.