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Walk Around. If You Are Invisible, The Mystique Of The President's Office May Perpetuate Inaccurate Impressions About You Or The President, To His Detriment. After All, You May Not Be As Bad As They're Saying.

Don't Necessarily Avoid Sharp Edges. Occasionally They Are Necessary To Leadership.

The Cold War Was A War, And We Won It.

Then There Are Three Or Four Countries That Have Said They Won't Do Anything. I Believe Libya, Cuba And Germany Are Ones That Have Indicated They Won't Help In Any Respect.

When You Raise Issues With The President, Try To Come Away With Both That Decision And Also A Precedent. Pose Issues So As To Evoke Broader Policy Guidance. This Can Help To Answer A Range Of Similar Issues Likely To Arise Later.