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Donald Rumsfeld

First transmitted in June 2004, Sir David Frost conducts an in-depth interview with US Government Secretary of Defence, Donald Rumsfeld.

First transmitted 27 June 2004. The third of three snapshots taken from Breakfast with Frost around the time of the invasion of Iraq. Here the US Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld talks about the aftermath of the invasion and the treatment of prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. He begins with the role of NATO.

Breakfast with Frost ran from 1993 to 2005 and featured interviews with the presidents, politicians and personalities who were the key figures behind the breaking news of the day. These three interviews focus on specific issues relating to the war in Iraq, one of the biggest news stories covered by the programme during the 12 years it was on air.

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Sun 27 Jun 2004 09:00
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The extensive diplomatic activity that preceded the invasion of Iraq far exceeded the duration of the war itself. And, whilst the military engagement itself took place over a relatively short period, the aftermath of the war threw up many complex and controversial issues, some of which remain contentious to this day. More background information can be found below.

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