The way to do well is to do well.
DONALD RUMSFELDWith the press there is no ‘off the record.’
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Preserve the President’s options. He may need them.
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If it were a fact, it wouldn’t be called intelligence.
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Agreement can always be reached by increasing the generality of the conclusion; when this is done, the form is generally preserved but only the illusion of policy is created.
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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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Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance.
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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
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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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Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
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Let your family, staff, and friends know that you’re still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position.
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If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
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If you try to please everybody, somebody’s not going to like it.
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Arguments of convenience lack integrity and inevitably trip you up.
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Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.
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Everyone’s saying you can’t do anything until you can do everything.
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