On Friday, Rumsfeld testified for six hours before the Senate and House. He apologized for the abuse, defended how the Pentagon handled the situation and rejected calls for his resignation.
The Bush White House continues to back Rumsfeld. Vice President Dick Cheney called him the best defense secretary the country has ever seen. But the scandal continues to grow as more photos emerge and leaders in Washington warn the worst may still be forthcoming.
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina said on Friday, “The American public needs to understand we’re talking about rape and murder here. We’re not just talking about giving people a humiliating experience.”
President Bush has reportedly asked the Pentagon to personally review all photos and video in their possession.