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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Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colins still learning. – 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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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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