Caroline Kennedy
The Diplomat
People, composure and the difficult conversation held well.
Caroline Kennedy is a prominent figure in American public life, known for her work as an author, attorney, and diplomat. This interview reveals her thoughtful approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding diverse perspectives and fostering collaboration to address complex issues.
“Well, it's funny because when we were involved in that process of endorsement, and it was such an interesting multi-generational conversation because my uncle Teddy was part of it and my kids were part of it. And I think that is really what President Obama was able to do.”
“Well, I mean, as you know, there's like hundreds of books and people study this, and it's one of the great what-ifs of history. And, of course, I would think, and the people closest to him all thought that he would, you know, having served in the war, having fought in the Pacific, having traveled to Vietnam as a congressman in the early 1…”
“Well, it's coming from New York and really having spent my time focused on domestic issues to be in Japan, which is really our strongest ally in Asia at a time when everybody is realizing that Asia is going to be where the 21st century happens has really been an incredible experience.”
“Well, at the same time, I wanted to find a way to use the education that I had, and a partner and I came up with the book ideas. And so it gave me a chance to continue working, but to... Tremendous amount of things that were still in the archive from the White House era, et cetera.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 77 - Caroline Kennedy
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