Rumors and Hopes Surround Fallon Resignation

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The White House is firmly maintaining that the abrupt resignation of the top US Commander in the Middle East, Admiral William Fallon, was not an elimination of dissent. Admiral Fallon is a known opponent of attacking Iran, and was asked just a few days ago about an Esquire Magazine article in which he criticizes the Bush Administration. Yet as rumors fly about Fallon's resignation – or possible termination – Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the resignation was entirely Fallon's decision.