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.
DONALD RUMSFELDTreat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was – by a taxpayer.
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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If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much.
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Everyone’s saying you can’t do anything until you can do everything.
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Let’s stick something in the ground and not pretend that it’s perfect.
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Don’t blame the boss. He has enough problems.
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Think ahead. Don’t let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
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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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Learn to say ‘I don’t know.’ If used when appropriate, it will be often.
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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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Every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.
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You go to war with the army you have, not the army you might want or wish to have at a later time.
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Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive.
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Reduce the number of lawyers. They are like beavers – they get in the middle of the stream and dam it up.
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It is easier to get into something than to get out of it.
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If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.
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