Words to Live By

As Donald Rumsfeld went before Congress today, I wonder if he paused to consider some of the "Rumsfeld Rules" he discussed with The Wall Street Journal back in 2001. As reported in today's USA Today, those rules included "If you foul up, tell the president and correct it fast. Delay only compounds mistakes" and "In politics, every day is filled with numerous opportunities for serious error. Enjoy it." Perhaps the most appropriate for today: "Be able to resign. It will improve your value to the president and do wonders for your performance."