Being in charge sometimes means making people mad. Some days you have to overrule even the best advice, because you think it is not right.

Let me blow that up for you again.

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

Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard. Learn from the pros, observe them, seek them out as mentors and partners. But remember that even the pros may have leveled out in terms of their learning and skills. Sometimes even the pros can become complacent and lazy.

Diplomacy never stops, and, with or without an election, it never stops.

No one has done more to prevent conflict - no one has made a greater sacrifice for the cause for Peace - than you, America's proud missile submarine family. You stand tall among our heroes of the Cold War.

Don't just show kindness in passing or to be courteous. Show it in depth, show it with passion, and expect nothing in return. Kindness is not just about being nice; it's about recognizing another human being who deserves care and respect.