In general, any incoming administration... by Richard V. Allen | We Heart Quotes

Author Office Diplomat Reagan administration Foreign Policy Expert

In general, any incoming administration must carefully examine ('vet') its nominees for high public office.

- Richard V. Allen

Other quotes by Richard V. Allen

Republicans

Unlike the Reagan and Bush Administrations, with but one exception, the Clinton administration failed to reach out to Republicans in creating a new team, and eventually paid a political price.

- Richard V. Allen

Power

The 'transition' involves the transfer of power from one president to another. In recent times, the incoming President has designated a Director of the Transition, a team leader, to oversee and administer the orderly transfer of power.

- Richard V. Allen

Society Sense

If it is widely assumed that the new President cannot move forward simply because of a narrow victory, there can easily develop a sense of unease and uncertainty, adversely affecting every sector of American society, our economy and the perception of other nations.

- Richard V. Allen

Effort Will

Usually, those persons closest to the incoming President will be the main leaders of the Transition effort. They are most familiar with his policies and practices, and are able to interpret his wishes regarding the structure and staffing of the new Administration.

- Richard V. Allen

First Time

At the same time, the Reagan Administration assured that the main elements of policymaking were in the hands of competent loyalists, thus assuring a successful launch and a highly successful first year.

- Richard V. Allen

Society

We who have been born and nurtured on this soil, we, whose habits, manners, and customs are the same in common with other Americans, can never consent to - be the bearers of the redress offered by that Society to that much afflicted.

- Richard V. Allen

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