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DONALD H. RUMSFELD
Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, th...
DONALD H. RUMSFELD
Let's see if I can put this in a way you'll understand. We like you because you're invisible.
DON RUMSFELD
The president knows, as I know, there are no indispensable men. ... He knows that I serve at his ple...
DON RUMSFELD
This, too, will pass .
DON RUMSFELD
Now I am near to the getting of my crown, which shall be sure; for I bless the Lord, and desire all ...
DONALD CARGILL
I discovered that in a story I could safely dream any dream, hope any hope, go anywhere I pleased an...
DONALD DAVIS
You want a friend who's going to tell you the truth. That's what it's about. If you don&...
DONALD DRIVER
Part of being a winner is knowing when enough is enough. Sometimes you have to give up the fight and...
DONALD TRUMP
Jimmy Carter used to walk off the airplane carrying his own luggage. Do you remember that? I don'...
DONALD TRUMP
I was a great student. I was good at everything.
DONALD TRUMP
We must speak our minds openly, debate our disagreements honestly, but always pursue solidarity.
DONALD TRUMP
Everyday life is like programming, I guess. If you love something you can put beauty into it.
DONALD KNUTH
I'll drink water. Sometimes tomato juice, which I like. Sometimes orange juice, which I like. I&...
DONALD TRUMP
It's always good to be underestimated.
DONALD TRUMP
Quality of life is not only about what you find in the shops; it's about the landscape.
DONALD TUSK
The point is that you can't be too greedy.
DONALD TRUMP
I have respect for Senator McCain. I used to like him a lot. I supported him. I raised a lot of mone...
DONALD TRUMP
I've always been covered by a press that's mostly financial press.
DONALD TRUMP
I've become very successful over the years. I think I own among the greatest properties in the w...
DONALD TRUMP
You don't get a standing ovation and get boos, by the way. They don't go hand in hand.
DONALD TRUMP
The early versions of 'Shell's Wonderful World of Golf' were great. It's sort of int...
DONALD TRUMP
Remember, many Republicans didn't vote for Mitt Romney. He didn't inspire people.
DONALD TRUMP
From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this moment on, it's going to be ...
DONALD TRUMP
I will fight for you with every breath in my body - and I will never, ever let you down.
DONALD TRUMP
It is time to show the whole world that America is back - bigger and better and stronger than ever b...
DONALD TRUMP
People are tired of seeing politicians as all talk and no action.
DONALD TRUMP
To me, I love real estate because you can feel it.
DONALD TRUMP
The most basic duty of government is to defend the lives of its own citizens. Any government that fa...
DONALD TRUMP
The debt limits have to come down. The whole world of debt has to be changed as far as this country ...
DONALD TRUMP
I saw a report yesterday. There's so much oil, all over the world, they don't know where to ...
DONALD TRUMP
You learn their honesty, you learn their competitiveness. You learn a lot about a person. It's n...
DONALD TRUMP
People are so shocked when they find... out I am Protestant. I am Presbyterian. And I go to church, ...
DONALD TRUMP
I own buildings. I'm a builder; I know how to build. Nobody can build like I can build. Nobody. ...
DONALD TRUMP
We share one heart, one home, and one glorious destiny.
DONALD TRUMP
When America is united, America is totally unstoppable.
DONALD TRUMP
If you get good ratings, they'll cover you even if you have nothing to say.
DONALD TRUMP
People assume I'm a boiler ready to explode, but I actually have very low blood pressure, which ...
DONALD TRUMP