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You should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.

Colin Powell

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Colin Powell
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: April 5
Diplomat
Former United States Secretary Of State
Politician
Soldier
New York City
New York
Colin Luther Powell
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I can think of nothing that Saddam Hussein can do diplomatically (to avoid war). I think that time is now over. He's had his chance, he has had many chances over the last 12 years and he has blown every one of those chances.
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Don't let adverse facts stand in the way of a good decision.
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The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.
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Once the information is in the 40 to 70 range, go with your gut.
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