Rumsfeld Was Statesman With Close Ties to New Mexico
Albuquerque, June 30—Today, Republican Party of New Mexico Chairman Steve Pearce released the following statement upon the death of former United States Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld:
“Secretary Rumsfeld was a true American statesman with a record of strong and principled leadership, and the Republican Party of New Mexico sends our condolences to the entire Rumsfeld family. I had the honor of working closely with Secretary Rumsfeld during the George W. Bush Administration, and was grateful to receive his support during my campaigns for office. A longtime New Mexico resident, Secretary Rumsfeld will be greatly missed for his brilliance, patriotism, and decades of distinguished public service.” – RPNM Chairman Steve Pearce
