Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
DONALD RUMSFELDEnjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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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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Prune – prune businesses, products, activities, people. Do it annually.
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If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
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If we know anything, it is that weakness is provocative.
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Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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First rule of politics: you can’t win unless you’re on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win.
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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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Remember where you came from.
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Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
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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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Preserve the President’s options. He may need them.
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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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If you develop rules, never have more than ten.
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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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Arguments of convenience lack integrity and inevitably trip you up.
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