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"When cutting staff at the Pentagon, don't eliminate the thin layer that assures civilian control."
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"Never stop pushing for what you want! If something is truly important to you, stay diligent and find a way. Depending on whom you ask, the answer may be different. Never settle for the first answer! Do your own research, ask different people, go above other people's head if you have to. Sometimes it's necessary to push the envelope. Some people will purposely give you the wrong answer to try to stop you and/or hold you back. This, unfortunately, is a reality. Some people's intentions are all wrong. Be mindful that not everyone will have your best interest at heart."

"There is always the potential to manage every element of your reality."

"You put the thing that does the killing between your teeth, but you never give it the power to kill you."

"We don't like to admit it, but the idea of losing control is one that fascinates controlled people such as ourselves more than almost anything. All truly civilized people " the ancients no less than us " have civilized themselves through the wilful repression of the old, animal self."

"I will defend anyone as long as the client gives me total control of the case and pays up front."
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"Our task, your task... is to try to connect the dots before something happens. People say, 'Well, where's the smoking gun?' Well, we don't want to see a smoking gun from a weapon of mass destruction."

"In our system leadership is by consent, not command. To lead a President must persuade. Personal contacts and experiences help shape his thinking. They can be critical to his persuasiveness and thus to his leadership."

"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."

"Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life."

"The price of being close to the President is delivering bad news. You fail him if you don't tell him the truth. Others won't do it."

"Make decisions about the President's personal security. He can overrule you, but don't ask him to be the one to counsel caution."
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