1. First of all, when you make decisions, youve got to stand on principle.В If youre going to make decisions, youve got to know what you believe.В I guess the best way to summarize me is I came from Texas and Im going back to Texas with the exact same values I had when I arrived in Washington, D.C.В (Applause.) In order to make good decisions, youve got to rely upon the judgment of people you trust.В Ill never forget the first decision I had to make as the President.В I wasnt even sworn in yet, and a fellow called me on the phone and he said, what color rug do you want to have in the Oval Office?В (Laughter.)В Youve got to be kidding me, man.В (Laughter.)В He said, no, what color rug would you like to have in the Oval Office?В I said, I dont know.В В He said, well, it turns out that Presidents - youve just got to know Presidents design their rugs.В I said, well, to be honest with you, I dont know much about designing rugs.