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
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 administrationassurecompetent share on social
In general, any incoming administration must carefully examine ('vet') its nominees for high public office. Richard V. Allen administrationcarefullyexamine Change image and 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
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
In this context, I believe it is an imperative for the new President to select and install his team as quickly as possible, and this does not imply that he must or should appoint members of the 'other' party to his Cabinet, which could contribute to inaction and inefficiency. Richard V. Allen appointcabinetcontext share on social
'Favoritism' is always a factor, and pressure always build for the appointment of friends of influential supporters of the President, or for the nominees of powerful Member of Congress from the incoming President's party. Richard V. Allen appointmentbuildcongress share on social
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 advancecandidatecareful Change image and 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
