Letter to a new president
Subtitle: common sense lessons for our next leader
By: Robert C. Byrd, with Steve Kettmann.
Contributors: Kettmann, Steve.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9780312383022
Subjects: Presidents -- United States; Political leadership -- United States; United States -- Politics and government
Description: A legendary Senator advises our next President on the commonsense values necessary to lead our nation. The longest-serving member of the United States Senate, Byrd has served the people of West Virginia for 54 years. From his unique vantage point, Byrd focuses his observations on underappreciated virtues like personal responsibility, careful consideration before making decisions, and a sense of decency and fairness even toward fierce opponents. Enlightened by a wide-ranging knowledge of American history and a love for the guiding principles of the Constitution, Byrd's observations sharpen the focus of the historical moment in which we find ourselves.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Dear new president - - Bring back the fireside chat - - Teach the people about the Constitution - - No life stands outside of history - - A big lie is still a lie : tell the truth - - Build your presidency around accountability - - Let the press do its job, even when that might sting - - We can do better than photo-op diplomacy - - A new approach to the rest of the world : influence - - Less partisan warfare, more real debate  - - Don't forget the basics : have the patience to reflect.