Rumsfeld Lands in Korea
During his news conference, Mr. Rumsfeld was pressed for a response to recent public opinion polls that indicate a sense among some South Koreans that the United States is a greater threat to peace on the peninsula than North Korea. Mr. Rumsfeld took an uncharacteristically long pause, and then reminded his audience of the vibrancy of South Korea’s democracy, economy and lifestyle — and said they had been purchased, to a great extent, by American sacrifice of blood and money.
“The United States of America has invested the lives of a great many Americans in helping the Republic of Korea to be free,” he said. “We are a part of this alliance at the request of the Republic of Korea’s government.”