Donald Rumsfeld Quotes

American - Politician | July 9, 1932 -

When cutting staff at the Pentagon, don't eliminate the thin layer that assures civilian control.

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ControlEliminateLayerThinCutting

Reduce the layers of management. They put distance between the top of an organization and the customers.

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OrganizationManagementDistanceTop

Prune - prune businesses, products, activities, people. Do it annually.

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PeopleActivitiesProductsPrune

The way to do well is to do well.

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WayWell

If you develop rules, never have more than ten.

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YouRulesMoreNeverTenThan

I can't tell you if the use of force in Iraq today will last five days, five weeks or five months, but it won't last any longer than that.

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TodayYouWillTellDaysForce

I don't do quagmires.

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ThinkThinkingYouOldEurope

You're thinking of Europe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe.

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LeadershipThinkingHelpPersonal

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.

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KeyYouDisagreeObeyHeSuspect

Don't automatically obey Presidential directives if you disagree or if you suspect he hasn't considered key aspects of the issue.

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DecisionsDoubtPresidentUpMove

If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.

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LeadershipMoneyLookAlwaysCost

Presidential leadership needn't always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective.

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