Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small. Donald Rumsfeld dangerouserrorlack Change image and share on social
If you develop rules, never have more than ten. Donald Rumsfeld developruleten Change image and share on social
When asked for your views, by the press or others, remember that what they really want to know is the President's views. Donald Rumsfeld askpresidentpress Change image and share on social
Prune - prune businesses, products, activities, people. Do it annually. Donald Rumsfeld activityannuallybusiness Change image and share on social
Our task, your task... is to try to connect the dots before something happens. People say, 'Well, where's the smoking gun?' Well, we don't want to see a smoking gun from a weapon of mass destruction. Donald Rumsfeld connectdestructiondot Change image and share on social
Work continuously to trim the White House staff from your first day to your last. All the pressures are to the contrary. Donald Rumsfeld continuouslycontraryday Change image and share on social
The Federal Government should be the last resort, not the first. Ask if a potential program is truly a federal responsibility or whether it can better be handled privately, by voluntary organizations, or by local or state governments. Donald Rumsfeld federalgovernmenthandle share on social
Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution. Donald Rumsfeld cautioncounseldecision Change image and share on social
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 achieveannouncebureaucracy Change image and share on social