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Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
First rule of politics: you cant win unless youre on the ballot. S

First rule of politics: you cant win unless youre on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win. – Donald Rumsfeld

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Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House. – Donald Rumsfeld

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Presidential leadership neednt always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective. – Donald Rumsfeld

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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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If I cry, its about the personal loss of a friend or something like that. But when it comes to politics – no, I dont cry. – Nancy Pelosi

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A politics that is not sensitive to the concerns and circumstances of peoples lives, a politics that does not speak to and include people, is an intellectually arrogant politics that deserves to fail. – Paul Wellstone

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Lenin said that people vote with their feet. Well, thats whats happening. They either go, or they dont go. Its all politics. Its all demographics. – Warren Beatty

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