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Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001

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Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001 Quotes

“You will launch many projects, but have time to finish only a few. So think, plan, develop, launch and tap good people to be responsible. Give them authority and hold them accountable. Trying to do too much yourself creates a bottleneck.”

“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.”