"Whatever he does should be seen as working at the Presidency and if he goes to Colorado for Christmas, it should be for a minimum amount of time, the family tradition and family get-together aspect emphasized, and it be seen as a working vacation"
- Robert Teeter
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Teeter suggests that if the President is to take a trip, it must be performed in a manner in which is seen as working for the Presidency. The President should take a minimum quantity of time away from the workplace and highlight the household custom and household get-together aspect of the holiday. In this manner, the getaway can be seen as a working vacation, instead of a leisurely one. This quote emphasizes the significance of the President being viewed as working for the people, even when taking a break from the workplace. It is important for the President to be seen as dedicated to their job, and this quote recommends that even holidays must be seen as working for the Presidency.
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