Most US presidents since World War II have led military actions without a declaration of war by Congress, though most, if not… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
When there happens to be a weapon of mass destruction suspect site in an area that we occupy and if people have… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Control your own time. Don't let it be done for you. If you are working off the in-box that is fed you,… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
If a person is determined to fight to the death, then they may very well have that opportunity. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
If you look ahead 10 years, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if the people of Russia had become fans of missile defence. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
If I look at the really important questions in [Middle East] region, I see Iran, where there is a strong desire for… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Every country should be tired of going to war. War is a terrible thing. If I had been in Congress, as much… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
I think it's very useful for you folks (reporters) to try your damndest to be precise. And don't repeat things that are… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
If there are people who yearn for the days when Saddam Hussein was in power, then I am not among them. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
If I know the answer I'll tell you the answer, and if I don't, I'll just respond, cleverly. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
You're thinking of Europe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe. If you look at the entire NATO… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
I think all of us have a sense if we imagine the kind of world we would face if the people who… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
The United States isn't going to do anything that it's not capable of doing. And if we do something, we'll be capable… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
We do have a saying in America: if you're in a hole, stop digging ..... erm, I'm not sure I should have… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
If you are working from your inbox, you are working on other people’s priorities. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
A terrorist can attack at any time at any place using a range of techniques. It is physically impossible to defend at… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
The reality is that terrorists can attack any time at any minute, 24 hours a day, using a variety of techniques, in… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Most of the 50 or so invitations you receive each week come from people inviting the President's Chief of Staff, not you.… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Walk around. If you are invisible, the mystique of the President's office may perpetuate inaccurate impressions about you or the President, to… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
General Boykin has requested that an inspector general review this matter. And I have indicated that if that's his request, I think… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Five days or five months, but it certainly isn't going to last longer. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
I don't believe anyone that I know in the administration ever said that Iraq had nuclear weapons. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
I don't think we'll discover anything, myself. I think what will happen is we'll discover people who will tell us where to go find… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Members of the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate are not there by accident. Each managed to get there for some reason. Learn what… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
The Federal Government should be the last resort, not the first. Ask if a potential program is truly a federal responsibility or whether it… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don't tell him the truth. Others won't… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Don't speak ill of your predecessors or successors. You didn't walk in their shoes. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
From where you sit, the White House may look as untidy as the inside of a stomach. As is said of the legislative process,… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
You will launch many projects, but have time to finish only a few. So think, plan, develop, launch and tap good people to be… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
