Leave the President's family business to him. You will have plenty to do without trying to manage the First Family. They are likely to do fine without your help.

We know where they are. They are in the area around Tikrit and Baghdad.

A president has to provide leadership to gain support.

Don't divide the world into 'them' and 'us.' Avoid infatuation with or resentment of the press, the Congress, rivals, or opponents. Accept them as facts. They have their jobs and you have yours.

If in doubt, don't. If still in doubt, do what's right.

It is unknowable how long that conflict [the war in Iraq] will last. It could last six days, six weeks. I doubt six months.

Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution.