Friday, April 21, 2006

Rumsfeld's Rules

In case you wonder why Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld acts as he does, read Rumsfeld's Rules. For example, his first piece of advice for the Secretary of Defense is:
The Secretary of Defense is not a super General or Admiral. His task is to exercise civilian control over the Department for the Commander-in-Chief and the country.
Another is
If you get the objectives right, a lieutenant can write the strategy. (General George Marshall)

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