You know, when a president is about to leave office, most of the time most people are dying for him to go on and get out of there. But there are a few little rituals that have to be observed. One of them is that the president must host the incoming president in the White House, smile as if they love each other and give the American people the idea that democracy is peaceful and honourable and there will be a good transfer of power
Nancy GibbsYou must get courageous men, men of strong views and let them debate and argue with each other.
Nancy GibbsAmericas presidents tend to die young. Maybe it is in the nature of the men who reach such heights, or of the job once they attain it.
Nancy GibbsNixon urged Clinton to maintain his relationship with Yeltsin but make contact with other democrats in Russia. He warned Clinton away from some ultranationalists and toward those interested in liberty and reform. He pressed Clinton to replace his ambassador in Kiev and concentrate future U.S. economic aid on Ukraine, where it would matter most.
Nancy Gibbs