If In Doubt, Move Decisions Up To

Don't Automatically Obey Presidential Directives If You Disagree Or If You Suspect He Hasn't Considered Key Aspects Of The Issue.

See That The President, The Cabinet And Staff Are Informed. If Cut Out Of The Information Flow, Their Decisions May Be Poor, Not Made, Or Not Confidently Or Persuasively Implemented.

The Purpose Of Terrorism Is To Terrorize. It's To Change The Behavior Of The People That Are Being Terrorized.

We Know Where They Are [iraq's Weapons Of Mass Destruction]. They're In The Area Around Tikrit And Baghdad And East, West, South And North Somewhat.

Control Your Time. If You're Working Off Your In-box, You're Working Off The Priorities Of Others. Be Sure The Staff Is Working On What You Move To Them From The President, Or The President Will Be Reacting, Not Leading.