First rule of politics: you can't win unless you're on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win.

A large number of people to begin crawling through those tunnels and caves looking for the bad folks.

The country cannot afford amateur hour in the White House.

Inspectors do not have the duty or the ability to uncover terrible weapons hidden in a vast country. The responsibility of inspectors is simply to confirm evidence of voluntary and total disarmament. Saddam Hussein has the responsibility to provide that evidence, as directed, and in full

Find ways to decentralize. Move decision making authority down and out. Encourage a more entrepreneurial approach.

Reduce the layers of management. They put distance between the top of an organization and the customers.

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