"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
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― Donald Rumsfeld
More From Donald Rumsfeld
- "Don’t necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership."
- "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."
- "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."
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- "I’m always rather nervous about how you talk about women who are active in politics, whether they want to be talked about as women or as politicians."― John F. Kennedy
- "Politics is like football; if you see daylight, go through the hole."― John F. Kennedy
- "I can’t let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days."― Gerhard Schroder