“The experience of learning how to get straight to the core of a problem proved t…” — Elliot Richardson

The idea of being in the State Department was exciting. On the other hand, I always had in the back of my mind going into politics. If I stayed in Washington, I might end up a government hack.

People have moved beyond apathy, beyond skepticism into deep cynicism.

My most important task must be an attempt to bring the monster under democratic direction and control.

Mr. President, I believe your real problem is that you have somehow been unable to realize that you have won, not only won, but been re-elected by a tremendous margin.