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There's an urgent need to stop reacting to each immediate vexing issue in isolation. Such response often creates unanticipated second-order effects and even more problems for us.

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Jim Mattis emphasizes the need to stop reacting to immediate vexing issues in isolation, as such responses often lead to unanticipated second-order effects and more problems in the long run.
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Public Servant, American
Jim Mattis is a retired Marine Corps general and former United States Secretary of Defense.
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