I would argue that the next President, either Bush or Gore, should strike a 'national' posture, exhibiting generosity toward the defeated opponent, but proceeding with determination to implement an agenda. Richard V. Allen agendumarguebush share on social
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 administrationbushclinton Change image and share on social
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 adverselyaffectamerican share on social
A skilled Transition Team leader will set the general goals for a Transition, and then confer on the other team leaders working with him the power to implement those goals. Richard V. Allen confergeneralgoal Change image and share on social
This land, which we have watered with our tears and our blood, is now our mother country, and we are well satisfied to stay where wisdom abounds and gospel is free. Richard V. Allen aboundbloodcountry Change image and share on social
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 administerdesignatedirector share on social
Temporary teams of trusted people are generally sent to all Departments and to major agencies of government to assist in planning and to acquaint the incoming administration with the civil servants and bureaucracy that will remain in place in the new Administration. Richard V. Allen acquaintadministrationagency share on social
Our system provides for a winner to take office on January 20th, and he is expected to take command of the ship of state. Failure to do so, characterized by hesitation and indecision, will harm the national interest. Richard V. Allen 20thcharacterizecommand share on social
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 choicehighimportant Change image and share on social
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 burdenchildclear Change image and share on social
