"Let your family, staff, and friends know that you're still the same person, despite all the publicity and notoriety that accompanies your position."
-Donald Rumsfeld
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"In politics, every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.“
-Donald Rumsfeld
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"Presidential leadership needn't always cost money. Look for low- and no-cost options. They can be surprisingly effective."
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"Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership."
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"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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"Be yourself. Follow your instincts. Success depends, at least in part, on the ability to 'carry it off.'"
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"In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone."
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