Sometimes what my analytical mind says to me is not what I'll do.

Never neglect details. When everyone's mind is dulled or distracted the leader must be doubly vigilant.

The information that the intelligence people used was a combination of satellite information, signals intelligence, and human intelligence. We are not sure to what extent Saddam [Hussein] was trying to convey an incorrect picture to us.

There are lots of countries that are having these kinds of internal civil wars in other parts of the world and nobody is talking about intervening.

First you train the followers to accomplish the mission. Second, you resource them: Make sure that they have the tools to do the job. Third, you reward them: You give them medals or bonuses.

Leadership is solving problems.

It's not just a matter of whether you support Obama or Romney. It's who they have coming with them. I always keep my powder dry, as they say in the military.