The United States is not stingy. We are the greatest contributor to international relief efforts in the world.

I have found that leadership is leadership is leadership. It applies whether you are in government or in corporate life or in non-profit life.

Lying offshore, ready to act, the presence of ships and Marines sometimes means much more than just having air power or ship's fire, when it comes to deterring a crisis. And the ships and Marines may not have to do anything but lie offshore. It is hard to lie offshore with a C-141 or C-130 full of airborne troops.

You have to comply, you have to obey - or you'd better resign and leave. But that is also the mark of a great leader - somebody who, in the presence of inner conflict, will do the right thing.

Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard.

Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.

What could be more important than equipping the next generation with the character and competence they need to become successful