Donald Rumsfeld - Day Quotes

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Think ahead. Don't let day-to-day operations drive out planning.

Donald Rumsfeld

I stand for 8-10 hours a day. Why is standing limited to four hours?

Donald Rumsfeld

In politics, every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it.

Donald Rumsfeld

I can't tell you if the use of force in Iraq today would last five days, or five weeks, or five months, but it certainly isn't going to last any longer than that.

Donald Rumsfeld

And it is not knowable if force will be used, but if it is to be used, it is not knowable how long that conflict would last. It could last, you know, six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.

Donald Rumsfeld

Work continuously to trim the White House staff from your first day to your last. All the pressures are to the contrary.

Donald Rumsfeld