Bush Says Powell’s Criticism Is ‘Unacceptable’


“Gen. Colin Powell sent a letter to Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) sharply criticizing President Bush’s plan to establish military commissions. Powell wrote, ‘The world is beginning to doubt the moral basis of our fight against terrorism.’ To redefine Common Article 3 would add to those doubts. Furthermore, it would put our own troops at risk.” During today’s press conference Bush said that criticism like Powell’s was “flawed logic” and ‘unacceptable.’ Watch it:” — thinkprogress.org For more information about that letter, please visit: thinkprogress.org and join AboveTopSecret.com for more important news-stories & history lessons.