You don't know what you can get away with until you try.

As a leader you set the tone for your entire team. Communicate your vision.

Always focus on the front windshield and not the review mirror.

Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard.

You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.

The United States has every intention of continuing to do the kind of reconnaissance and surveillance work we have done for decades, well known to everyone, that is essential to protect our national security, and frankly, the security of our friends in various regions of the world. It is part of our collection system.

People get work done, not buildings, not staffs in a generic sense, and not plans, but people