Communication is the key.......

sarettah · 12-01-2003

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...odd_rumsfeld_dc

Rumsfeld Ramble Wins 'Foot in Mouth' Award
Mon Dec 1, 9:09 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's curious statement at a press briefing was named on Monday as the year's most baffling comment by a public figure.

Rumsfeld, usually renowned for his uncompromising tough talking, was awarded the "Foot in Mouth" award for a confusing message which probably left his audience in the dark as to its meaning, Britain's Plain English Campaign said.

"Reports that say something hasn't happened are interesting to me, because as we know, there are known unknowns; there things we know we know," Rumsfeld told the briefing.

"We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know."

John Lister, spokesman for the campaign which strives to have public information delivered in clear, straightforward English, said: "We think we know what he means. But we don't know if we really know."

Rumsfeld, whose boss President Bush (news - web sites) is often singled out by language critics for his sometimes unusual use of English, took the booby prize ahead of a bizarre effort from actor-turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger (news - web sites).

"I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman," was the odd statement from the new California Governor.

Carrie · 12-01-2003

Rumsfeld's statement sounds like me in the morning when I haven't had my first glass of Pepsi yet.

KRL · 12-01-2003

People in Washington in positions of power speak vaguely so they can't be pinned down.

kath · 12-01-2003

Wow... we done good here in Californee din't we? *sigh* What a quote... I think we're all in trouble.

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sarettah Stay Out Of The Box Want to see your own Advertising Here! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lost in the ozone Posts: 10,318	http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...odd_rumsfeld_dc Rumsfeld Ramble Wins 'Foot in Mouth' Award Mon Dec 1, 9:09 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's curious statement at a press briefing was named on Monday as the year's most baffling comment by a public figure. Rumsfeld, usually renowned for his uncompromising tough talking, was awarded the "Foot in Mouth" award for a confusing message which probably left his audience in the dark as to its meaning, Britain's Plain English Campaign said. "Reports that say something hasn't happened are interesting to me, because as we know, there are known unknowns; there things we know we know," Rumsfeld told the briefing. "We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know." John Lister, spokesman for the campaign which strives to have public information delivered in clear, straightforward English, said: "We think we know what he means. But we don't know if we really know." Rumsfeld, whose boss President Bush (news - web sites) is often singled out by language critics for his sometimes unusual use of English, took the booby prize ahead of a bizarre effort from actor-turned politician Arnold Schwarzenegger (news - web sites). "I think that gay marriage is something that should be between a man and a woman," was the odd statement from the new California Governor. __________________ Free Adult Webcams

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