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Donald Rumsfeld Quotes

Donald Rumsfeld quotes

American Politician July 9, 1932

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Donald Rumsfeld quote: "Public servants are paid to serve the American people. Do it..."
Public servants are paid to serve the American people. Do it well. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "When asked for your views, by the press or others, remember..."
When asked for your views, by the press or others, remember that what they really want to know is the President's views. Donald Rumsfeld
I can't tell you if the use of force in Iraq today will last five days, five weeks or five months, but it won't last any longer than that. Donald Rumsfeld
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. Donald Rumsfeld
When you raise issues with the President, try to come away with both that decision and also a precedent. Pose issues so as to evoke broader policy guidance. This can help to answer a range of similar issues likely to arise later. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin..."
Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small. 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
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test..."
If the staff lacks policy guidance against which to test decisions, their decisions will be random. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "Don't say "the White House wants." Buildings can't want."
Don't say "the White House wants." Buildings can't want. 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
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems."
Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right."
If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate..."
Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "Preserve the President's options. He may need them."
Preserve the President's options. He may need them. Donald Rumsfeld
Donald Rumsfeld quote: "If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much."
If you are not criticized, you may not be doing much. Donald Rumsfeld

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