8 GENERALS

Yes, 8 have called for Rumsfeld to resign. I don't think this has happened before in American history.

Here's the latest one:

Gen. Riggs Joins in Calling for Rumsfeld to Quit

All Things Considered, April 13, 2006

Citing an atmosphere of "arrogance" among the top civilian leaders at the Pentagon, another retired general is calling for the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld.

Retired Maj. Gen. John Riggs sees fault in the handling of the military's involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. "I think he should step aside and let someone step in who can be more realistic," Riggs told NPR's Michele Norris on Thursday.

Riggs said Rumsfeld and his civilian subordinates do not listen to, or even seek, the advice of professional military officers, except when it is convenient.

"They only need the military advice when it satisfies their agenda," Riggs said. "I think that's a mistake, and that's why I think he should resign."

Riggs says he thinks the military needs more troops on the ground in Iraq to successfully stabilize the country.

"I think what happened is that we just grossly underestimated the number of soldiers required for the stability phase," Riggs said.