Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
The Federal Government should be the last resort, not the first. A

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

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Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals. – Donald Rumsfeld

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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

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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

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Democracy becomes a government of bullies tempered by editors. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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When the federal government spends more each year than it collects in tax revenues, it has three choices: It can raise taxes, print money, or borrow money. While these actions may benefit politicians, all three options are bad for average Americans. – Ron Paul

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The oppressed are allowed once every few years to decide which particular representatives of the oppressing class are to represent and repress them in parliament. – Vladimir Lenin

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In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office. – Ambrose Bierce

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Knowledge about the economy, ideas about capitalism and government, the future of the world and geopolitics were things I was never really interested in. – Shia LaBeouf

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God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer. – Mother Teresa

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Totalitarianism is patriotism institutionalized. – Steve Allen

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As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a life well used brings happy death. – Leonardo da Vinci