Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

I make the decisions, and there is no use trying to put any responsibility on the National Security Council--it's mine.

Opportunities must be accompanied by important responsibilities.

I do not believe there is any cure you can prescribe in advance for that sort of thing.

I would like the nations to know that America is largely one in our readiness to assume burdens and, where necessary, to assume risks to pre...