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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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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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

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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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A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life. – Robert Byrne

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I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldnt go into it, because its demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family. – John Key

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People go into politics because they want the affirmation, and they want the applause. – Andrew Cuomo

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Im not taking any interest in politics. Im not involved in politics in any way. My life is in writing now. – Jeffrey Archer

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