Don't divide the world into 'them' and 'us.' Avoid infatuation with or resentment of the press, the Congress, rivals, or opponents. Accept them as facts. They have their jobs and you have yours. Donald Rumsfeld acceptavoidcongress Change image and share on social
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life. Donald Rumsfeld challengeenjoyinterest Change image and share on social
See that the President, the Cabinet and staff are informed. If cut out of the information flow, their decisions may be poor, not made, or not confidently or persuasively implemented. Donald Rumsfeld cabinetconfidentlycut Change image and share on social
If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right. Donald Rumsfeld doubt Change image and share on social
Don't blame the boss. He has enough problems. Donald Rumsfeld blamebosproblem Change image and share on social
With the press there is no 'off the record.' Donald Rumsfeld pressrecord Change image and share on social
If it were a fact, it wouldn't be called intelligence. Donald Rumsfeld callfactintelligence Change image and share on social
You will launch many projects, but have time to finish only a few. So think, plan, develop, launch and tap good people to be responsible. Give them authority and hold them accountable. Trying to do too much yourself creates a bottleneck. Donald Rumsfeld accountableauthoritybottleneck share on social
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 dayforceiraq Change image and share on social
Congress, the press, and the bureaucracy too often focus on how much money or effort is spent, rather than whether the money or effort actually achieves the announced goal. Donald Rumsfeld achieveannouncebureaucracy Change image and share on social
