Quotes

I learned that there are good people no matter where you go, that it is a good thing to be humble enough to ask for help and that people the world over look to America as a beacon of hope and all that is good in the world. We are often told that the rest of the world resents us. That couldn't be further from the truth.

The healthier our veteran population is, the healthier we are as a nation and that's really important that we take care of that sector.

Surround yourself with really smart people, and then empower them to make decisions, take charge, and above all - heed their advice. Yes, as the leader, the buck stops with you. But do not be so arrogant to think you have all the answers. If you are the smartest person on your staff or in whatever piece of the pie you are in charge of, then you are not doing a good job of attracting great talent, and if you aren't attracting great talent - it's probably because you have a reputation of being a bad leader.

If your primary objective is to bring fame and money to yourself, you're really just spitting in the face of the guys beside you.