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This quotation examines the core nature of Politics as articulated by Donald Rumsfeld. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Politics provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.

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About Donald Rumsfeld

Donald Henry Rumsfeld was an American politician, businessman, naval officer, and diplomat who served as the 13th United States secretary of defense from 1975 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford, and again as the 21st secretary of defense from 2001 to 2006 under President George W. Bush. He was both the youngest and the oldest secretary of defense. Additionally, Rumsfeld was a four-term U.S. Congressman from Illinois (1963–1969), director of the Office of Economic Opportunity (1969–1970), counselor to the president (1969–1973), the U.S. Representative to NATO (1973–1974), and the White House chief of staff (1974–1975). Between his terms as secretary of defense, he was the CEO and chairman of several companies.

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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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"Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership."

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"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."

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"Imagine, a September 11 with weapons of mass destruction. It's not 3,000. It's tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children."

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"We will not waver; we will not tire; we will not falter, and we will not fail. Peace and Freedom will prevail."

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"Government shouldn't tell you whom to marry."

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"As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar it will cease to be popular."

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"Failure to properly control our borders costs citizens in many ways: schools become overcrowded, medical resources are stretched too thin, other government services are overtaxed, and taxes increase further."

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