Most US presidents since World War II have led military actions without a declaration of war by Congress, though most, if not all, have properly consulted and sought support from Congress. That is the wise thing to do.

We do have a saying in America: if you're in a hole, stop digging ..... erm, I'm not sure I should have said that.

Think ahead. Don't let day-to-day operations drive out planning.

When business accepts help from the government, it can be like going to bed with a hippopotamus. It's nice and warm for the moment, but then your bedmate rolls over and crushes you.

Politics is human beings; it's addition rather than subtraction.

General Boykin has requested that an inspector general review this matter. And I have indicated that if that's his request, I think it's appropriate.

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