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
Oh my goodness gracious, what you can buy off the Internet in terms of overhead photography. A trained ape can know an awful lot of what is going on in this world, just by punching on his mouse, for a relatively modest cost. Donald Rumsfeld apeawfulbuy 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
There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know. Donald Rumsfeld knownsthingunknown share on social
Amidst all the clutter, beyond all the obstacles, aside from all the static, are the goals set. Put your head down, do the best job possible, let the flak pass, and work towards those goals. Donald Rumsfeld amidstclutterflak Change image and share on social
Your performance depends on your people. Select the best, train them and back them. When errors occur, give sharper guidance. If errors persist or if the fit feels wrong, help them move on. The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House. Donald Rumsfeld affordamateurback share on social
Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the President and do wonders for your performance. Donald Rumsfeld improveperformancepresident Change image and share on social
Reduce the layers of management. They put distance between the top of an organization and the customers. Donald Rumsfeld customerdistancelayer Change image and share on social
