The F-8 pilot clearly put at risk the lives of 24 Americans, ... It was clear the pilot's intent was to harass the crew. (Donald Rumsfeld)
When there is damage done, it is not always exactly clear what caused the damage. (Donald Rumsfeld)
where you, the Iraq people, will choose your own leaders. (Donald Rumsfeld)
A growth in China's power projection understandably leads other nations to question China's intentions, and to adjust their behavior in some fashion. (Donald Rumsfeld)
problem that's faced by police forces in every major city in our country - that criminals infiltrate and sign up to join the police force. (Donald Rumsfeld)
Leave the President's family business to him. You will have plenty to do without trying to manage the First Family. They are likely to do fine without your help. (Donald Rumsfeld)
I don't think that I would characterize what's going on in Iran as a democratic system, ... I don't think I would say that it fits the principles that I've just indicated. I think there are an awful lot of people in Iran who feel that that small group of clerics that determine what takes place in that country is not their idea of how they want to live their lives. (Donald Rumsfeld)
Plan backwards as well as forward. Set objectives and trace back to see how to achieve them. You may find that no path can get you there. Plan forward to see where your steps will take you, which may not be clear or intuitive. (Donald Rumsfeld)
He will either deal with the problem of disarming or he will tell the world community that he is unwilling to -- and the next choice, as the president has suggested, is with the United Nations and the members of the Security Council, (Donald Rumsfeld)
increase the number of special operations forces available for missions worldwide, while expanding their capabilities in some key areas. (Donald Rumsfeld)
Our interest is not in trying him and punishing him, ... Our interest is in finding out what he knows. (Donald Rumsfeld)
They haven't stopped it and they're not going to win, ... The thought of their prevailing in this conflict is a terrible thought. (Donald Rumsfeld)
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. (Donald Rumsfeld)
When you raise issues with the President, try to come away with both that decision and also a precedent. Pose issues so as to evoke broader policy guidance. This can help to answer a range of similar issues likely to arise later. (Donald Rumsfeld)
This country has gone in a short period from a haven for terrorists to a coalition ally in the war against terrorism, ... Freedom is clearly taking root in this country, and Afghanistan is on a path to become a model for freedom and moderation in the Muslim world. (Donald Rumsfeld)