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Don't Divide The World Into 'them' And 'us.' Avoid Infatuation With Or Resentment Of The Press, The Congress, Rivals, Or Opponents. Accept Them As Facts. They Have Their Jobs And You Have Yours.

If You Try To Please Everybody, Somebody's Not Going To Like It.

What Will Follow Will Not Be A Repeat Of Any Other Conflict. It Will Be Of A Force And Scope And Scale That Has Been Beyond What Has Been Seen Before.

Most Us Presidents Since World War Ii Have Led Military Actions Without A Declaration Of War By Congress, Though Most, If Not All, Have Properly Consulted And Sought Support From Congress. That Is The Wise Thing To Do.

Don't 'over-control' Like A Novice Pilot. Stay Loose Enough From The Flow That You Can Observe It, Modify, And Improve It.