Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small.

Secretary Powell and I agree on every single issue that has ever been before this administration except for those instances where Colin's still learning.

In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone.

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

Imagine, a September 11 with weapons of mass destruction. It's not 3,000. It's tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children.

After the German abstention at the UN, Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle commented that Germany doesn't always have to stand on the side of its traditional allies. Berlin can look for new partners all over the world.

Don't accept the post or stay unless you have an understanding with the President that you're free to tell him what you think "with the bark off" and you have the courage to do it.