Humvee makers dispute Rumsfeld remarks

More armored vehicles could readily be built, two companies say

By GEORGE EDMONSON
COX NEWS SERVICE

WASHINGTON -- The manufacturer of Humvees for the U.S. military and the company that adds armor to the utility vehicles are not running near production capacity and are making all that the Pentagon has requested, spokesmen for both companies said.

"If they call and say, 'You know, we really want more,' we'll get it done," said Lee Woodward, a spokesman for AM General, the Indiana company that makes Humvees and the civilian Hummer versions.

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How about making that call Mr. Bush instead letting our soldiers die?