Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war. – Donald Rumsfeld
Let your family, staff, and friends know that youre still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position. – Donald Rumsfeld
Leave the Presidents family business to him. You will have plenty to do without trying to manage the First Family. They are likely to do fine without your help. – Donald Rumsfeld
In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership. – Donald Rumsfeld