Certainty without power can be interesting, even amusing. Certainty with power can be dangerous.

Treat each federal dollar as if it was hard earned; it was - by a taxpayer.

Is it likely that an aircraft carrier or a cruise missile is going to find a person?

The implication that there was something wrong with the war plan is amusing.

I don't do quagmires.

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

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