If In Doubt, Move Decisions Up To

Every Country Should Be Tired Of Going To War. War Is A Terrible Thing. If I Had Been In Congress, As Much As I Would Be Inclined Naturally To Be Supportive Of A President, Any President, I Would Have Voted No, Had The Issue Come To A Vote.

Keep Your Sense Of Humor. As General Joe Stillwell Said, 'the Higher A Monkey Climbs, The More You See Of His Behind'.

Move Decisions Out To The Cabinet And Agencies. Strengthen Them By Moving Responsibility, Authority, And Accountability Their Direction.

Test Ideas In The Marketplace. You Learn From Hearing A Range Of Perspectives. Consultation Helps Engender The Support Decisions Need To Be Successfully Implemented.

Don't Divide The World Into 'them' And 'us.' Avoid Infatuation With Or Resentment Of The Press, The Congress, Rivals, Or Opponents. Accept Them As Facts. They Have Their Jobs And You Have Yours.