Murtha: This is not a war of words

Congressman Murtha, on Meet the Press, responded to Russert's question about attacks on him by Cheney and others. Murtha answered that this is not a war of words. This is a real war where people are being killed. He also said Bush and Cheney can't hide behind rhetoric.

Murtha wouldn't say he had confidence in Rumsfeld. Meanwhile, Rumsfeld was on other shows trashing Murtha according to Think Progress.

Murtha also said his vote for the war was a mistake. And he reminded Russert that we've increased terrorism in the Middle East. He also predicted we would withdraw American troops before the 2006 elections.

When Tim asked him how his life has changed in the past 72 hours, Murtha chuckled and basically said it's not about me. The public is thirsting for answers.

For Bush/Rove/Cheney, it is a war of words. Hence, the Iraq "war room" to smear and attack in the post below which was reported by Howard Fineman in Newsweek.