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1. What did Rumsfeld tell reporters about spreading lies as the U.S. preared for war in Afghanistan?

A reporter asked Rumsfeld if U.S. officials would lie to the news media about military operations in order to mislead the enemy. Rumsfeld answered that he could not imagine such a situation. He could not ever recall lying to the press. He did not intend to start and he did not believe there was a reason to lie. He believed there were many ways to avoid putting yourself in a position where you are lying. He did not intend to lie.

2. How was the U.S. backed by NATO and others when it declared war against al-Qaeda?

When the U.S. declared war against al-Qaeda, NATO invoked Article 5, the alliance's collective commitment to defend any of the member states under attack. The United Nations Security denounced the terrorist attacks and called all countries to bring the offenders to justice. Even hostile powers stood by the U.S.

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