I think we ought to have a new rule: You can ask two questions, and then we can pick the one we want to answer.

Work continuously to trim the White House staff from your first day to your last. All the pressures are to the contrary.

Within a week, or a month, Saddam could give his WMD to al-Qaeda.

Test ideas in the marketplace. You learn from hearing a range of perspectives. Consultation helps engender the support decisions need to be successfully implemented.

Know that the amount of criticism you receive may correlate somewhat to the amount of publicity you receive.

If you develop rules, never have more than ten.

Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.