Donald Rumsfeld Quotes

Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.

Donald Rumsfeld

If it were a fact, it wouldn't be called intelligence.

Donald Rumsfeld

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

Donald Rumsfeld

In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership.

Donald Rumsfeld

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

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.

Donald Rumsfeld