New Enemies Demand New Thinking

The secretary of Defense clarifies and expands on what he said in his recent speeches about appeasing extremists.

By Donald H. Rumsfeld

IN THE LAST FEW DAYS I have had the opportunity to speak at the annual conventions of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. It is always a humbling experience to be in the presence of those who have served and fought for our country during some of our darkest, most trying times — when it was unclear whether our way of life would prevail.