Letter to a new president : commonsense lessons for our next leader / Robert C. Byrd, with Steve Kettmann.

A legendary Senator advises our next President on the commonsense values necessary to lead our nation. The longest-serving member of the United States Senate, Byrd has served the people of West Virginia for 54 years. From his unique vantage point, Byrd focuses his observations on underappreciated vi...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Byrd, Robert C.
Other Authors: Kettmann, Steve
Language:English
Published: New York : Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, 2008.
Edition:First edition.
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Physical Description:ix, 192 pages ; 22 cm
Format: Book

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505 0 |a Dear new president -- Bring back the fireside chat -- Teach the people about the Constitution -- No life stands outside of history -- A big lie is still a lie : tell the truth -- Build your presidency around accountability -- Let the press do its job, even when that might sting -- We can do better than photo-op diplomacy -- A new approach to the rest of the world : influence -- Less partisan warfare, more real debate -- Don't forget the basics : have the patience to reflect. 
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