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Letter to a new president : commonsense lessons for our next leader
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Letter to a new president : commonsense lessons for our next leader

Author: Robert C Byrd; Steve Kettmann
Publisher: New York : Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press, 2008.
Edition/Format: Book : English : 1st ed
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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 virtues like personal responsibility, careful consideration before making decisions, and a sense of decency and fairness  Read more...
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Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Robert C Byrd; Steve Kettmann
ISBN: 9780312383022 0312383029
OCLC Number: 214065310
Description: ix, 192 p. ; 22 cm.
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.
Responsibility: Robert C. Byrd, with Steve Kettmann.
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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 virtues like personal responsibility, careful consideration before making decisions, and a sense of decency and fairness even toward fierce opponents. Enlightened by a wide-ranging knowledge of American history and a love for the guiding principles of the Constitution, Byrd's observations sharpen the focus of the historical moment in which we find ourselves.--From publisher description.

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