With the press there is no ‘off the record.’
DONALD RUMSFELDLet’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.
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If you try to please everybody, somebody’s not going to like it.
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Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
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If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random.
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The way to do well is to do well.
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Simply because you do not have evidence that something exists does not mean that you have evidence that it doesn’t exist.
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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
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Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals.
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Everyone’s saying you can’t do anything until you can do everything.
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The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don’t tell him the truth. Others won’t do it.
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Presidential leadership needn’t always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.
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Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
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Test ideas in the marketplace. You learn from hearing a range of perspectives. Consultation helps engender the support decisions need to be successfully implemented.
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