Don't say 'the White House wants.' Buildings can't want. Donald Rumsfeld buildinghousewhite Change image and share on social
If a prospective Presidential approach can't be explained clearly enough to be understood well, it probably hasn't been thought through well enough. If not well understood by the American people, it probably won't 'sail' anyway. Send it back for further thought. Donald Rumsfeld americanapproachback share on social
Simply because you do not have evidence that something exists does not mean that you have evidence that it doesn't exist. Donald Rumsfeld evidenceexistsimply Change image and share on social
Leave the President's family business to him. You will have plenty to do without trying to manage the First Family. They are likely to do fine without your help. Donald Rumsfeld businessfamilyfine Change image and share on social
There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that's just a fact. Donald Rumsfeld factlielot Change image and share on social
If in doubt, move decisions up to the President. Donald Rumsfeld decisiondoubtmove Change image and share on social
Learn to say 'I don't know.' If used when appropriate, it will be often. Donald Rumsfeld learn Change image and share on social
First rule of politics: you can't win unless you're on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win. Donald Rumsfeld ballotlosepolitic Change image and share on social
When you raise issues with the President, try to come away with both that decision and also a precedent. Pose issues so as to evoke broader policy guidance. This can help to answer a range of similar issues likely to arise later. Donald Rumsfeld answerarisebroad share on social
Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos. Donald Rumsfeld egoentergood Change image and share on social