There are a lot of people who lie and get away with it, and that's just a fact.

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Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.

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

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Don't speak ill of your predecessors or successors. You didn't walk in their shoes.

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You're thinking of Eurpoe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe.

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If you foul up, tell the President and correct it fast. Delay only compounds mistakes.

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

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Don't do or say things you would not like to see on the front page of The Washington Post.

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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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When cutting staff at the Pentagon, don't eliminate the thin layer that assures civilian control.

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