We never believed that we'd just tumble over weapons of mass destruction in that country.

Many people around the President have sizeable egos before entering government, some with good reason. Their new positions will do little to moderate their egos.

I am not going to give you a number for it because it's not my business to do intelligent work.

If in doubt, move decisions up to the President.

Now, settle down, settle down. Hell, I'm an old man, it's early in the morning and I'm gathering my thoughts here.

Don't be a bottleneck. If a matter is not a decision for the President or you, delegate it. Force responsibility down and out. Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it.

Well, so be it. Nothing's perfect in life, so you have an election that's not quite perfect. Is it better than not having an election? You bet.