Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.
From Donald Rumsfeld
Simply because you do not have evidence that something exists does not mean that you have evidence that it doesn't exist.
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.
Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.
In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone.
Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to 'carry it off.'
Don't be a bottleneck. If a matter is not a decision for the President or you, delegate it. Force responsibility down and out. Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it.
Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was - by a taxpayer.
Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colin's still learning.
There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that's just a fact.
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