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You dont need to know whos playing on the White House tennis court to be a good president
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"You don't need to know who's playing on the White House tennis court to be a good president"

- James Baker

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This quote by James Baker is a tip that being a good president is not concerning the trivial things, yet instead concerning making the right choices for the nation. It has to do with having the guts to make hard decisions and also the wisdom to understand what is ideal for the nation. It has to do with having the stamina to lead and the humility to pay attention. It has to do with having the vision to see the future and the resolution to make it take place. Being a good president is not concerning that is playing on the White House tennis court, yet instead about having the appropriate values and the best mindset to lead the country. It has to do with having the courage to defend what is ideal as well as the wisdom to understand when to jeopardize. It is about having the stamina to make difficult decisions as well as the humility to approve objection. Being a great head of state is not concerning the insignificant things, however instead concerning having the appropriate worths as well as the appropriate perspective to lead the country.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by James Baker somewhere between April 28, 1930 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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