Tracing the Footsteps Before the Foot Taps

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January? Not pre-Christmas or the spring? "I'm told by my publisher that this is one of the best times for serious nonfiction," he said.

My Pal Dick

Speaking of the Pentagon, here's a telling snippet from former defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld's interview in the latest issue of GQ.

Do you think your old buddy W. hopes he's Harry Truman in 50 years?

"I. Don't. Know."

Do you miss him?

"Um, no."

A wry Rummy smile.

How about Colin Powell? Are you still close?

"No! We're not close. Never were."

Cheney?

"I still see Cheney."

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