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Quote by Donald Rumsfeld
In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a Pre

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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