Imagine, a September 11 with weapons of mass destruction. Its not 3,000. Its tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children. – Donald Rumsfeld
Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos. – 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
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