He got rid of Rumsfeld because he didn't want to see him as a witness

[Hamlette]

in endless congressional hearings.

That's my theory.

Rummy was once the darling of the media. Now? Not so much.

And with him gone, how do we investigate much of what went on in this war? We can do it, but it won't be as easy.

[Rosco T.]

1. He can STILL be called as a witness...

subpoenas ya'know...

[Toucano]

6. Damn straight!

Even out of office, prosecution is still possible.

Resignation due to impending impeachment is only for removal from office.

[GreenPartyVoter]

2. Surely we can drag him back to give testimony

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. He can still be a witness. The fact that he will no longer be SecDef

doesn't mean he's immune from being subpoenaed. Not a bit.

[Democrats_win]

4. Maybe Rummy left bush's sinking ship. Rats do that ya know.

[BuyingThyme]

5. You are correct.

[karleeque]

7. Nancy Pelosi did say ...

She did say that one of the first priorities is to get ALL of the 9/11 commission recommendations going. If that actually happens then someone's gonna be in big trouble. Because much of the investigation that was covered up is very incrimidating to Bush and even more so to Cheney. Cheney was manning a remote plane during the time. Look it up.