The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.

It troubles me that we are so easily pressured by purveyors of technology into permitting so-called "progress" to alter our lives without attempting to control it-as if technology were an irrepressible force of nature to which we must meekly submit.

Nothing so sharpens the thought process as writing down one's arguments. Weaknesses overlooked in oral discussion become painfully obvious on the written page.

I have the charisma of the chipmunk. I never have thought I was smart. I thought the people I dealt with were dumb.

Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courage and patience.

Human experience shows that people, not organizations or management systems, get things done

I do not have regrets. I believe I helped preserve the peace for this country. Why should I regret that? What I accomplished was approved by Congress -- which represents our people. All of you live in safety from domestic enemies because of security from the police. Likewise, you live in safety from foreign enemies because our military keeps them from attacking us.