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.
Subjects:
Presidents > United States.
Political leadership > United States.
United States > Politics and government.
Physical Description:ix, 192 pages ; 22 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • 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.