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If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right.

Those who made the decisions with imperfect knowledge will be judged in hindsight by those with cons...

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Known and Unknown: A Memoir

There are known knowns, things we know that we know; and there are known unknowns, things that we kn...

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Known and Unknown: A Memoir

Let your family, staff, and friends know that you're still the same person, despite all the publicit...

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

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In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal con...

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Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership.

Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, th...

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Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to 'carry it o...

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If it were a fact, it wouldn't be called intelligence.

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Donald Rumsfeld

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

Born: 1932-07-09

Died: N/A

Donald Rumsfeld (9 July 1932 – 29 June 2021) was the 21st United States Secretary of Defense, serving from 2001 to 2006, succeeded by Robert Gates. He also served as the 13th Defense Secretary in 1975–1977 under President Ford, and in other roles under various presidents.More