With the press there is no ‘off the record.’
DONALD RUMSFELDPreserve the President’s options. He may need them.
More Donald Rumsfeld Quotes
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Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
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The way to do well is to do well.
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If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
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Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.
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Politics is human beings; it’s addition rather than subtraction.
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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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It isn’t making mistakes that’s critical; it’s correcting them and getting on with the principal task.
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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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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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Remember where you came from.
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Prune – prune businesses, products, activities, people. Do it annually.
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Everyone’s saying you can’t do anything until you can do everything.
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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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What you measure improves.” A corollary rule in the military is that “You get what you inspect, not what you expect.
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