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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That
which you require be reported on to you will improve, if you
are selective. How you fashion your reporting system announces
your priorities and sets the institution's priorities.
Donald Rumsfeld |
The
federal government should be the last resort, not the first.
Ask if a potential program is truly a federal responsibility
or whether it can better be handled privately, by voluntary
organizations, or by local or state governments.
Donald Rumsfeld |
The
most underestimated risk for a politician is overexposure.
Donald Rumsfeld |
The
price of being close to the President is delivering bad news.
You fail him if you don't tell him the truth. Others won't do
it.
Donald Rumsfeld |
The
Secretary of Defense is not a super general or admiral. His
task is to exercise civilian control over the department for
the Commander-in-Chief and the country.
Donald Rumsfeld |
The
way to do well is to do well.
Donald Rumsfeld |
The
worst thing you can do is allow a coalition to determine what
your mission is.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Think
ahead. Don't let day-to-day operations drive out planning.
Donald Rumsfeld |
Treat
each federal dollar as if it was hard earned. It was -- by a
taxpayer.
Donald Rumsfeld |