At the same time, the Reagan Administrat... by Richard V. Allen

Author Time First Diplomat Reagan administration

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

Other quotes by Richard V. Allen

Policy

The choice of personnel, perhaps the most important choice (because 'people are policy'), never proceeds according to plan, but there have been some successful transitions that upheld high standards.

- Richard V. Allen

Friends First Will

Certainly, the Bush Administration will rely in the first instance on its friends, since it would be both illogical and counterproductive to reward its adversaries.

- Richard V. Allen

Intentions Name

Naming a transition team varies with the intentions of the candidate; some candidates have been careful to name a transition team as much as a year in advance.

- Richard V. Allen

God Love

If you love your children, if you love your country, if you love the God of love, clear your hands from slaves, burden not your children or your country with them.

- 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

Congress Will

A Bush Administration will, I believe, enjoy a better relationship with the new Congress, although President-elect Bush will be faced with real challenges in getting along with the Congress.

- Richard V. Allen

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