Reduce the number of lawyers. They are like beavers - they get in the middle of the stream and dam it up.

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

Listening to both sides does not necessarily bring about a correct judgment.

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.

Oh, Lord. I didn't mean to say anything quotable.

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.

You're thinking of Europe as Germany and France. I don't. I think that's old Europe.