John Kelly
The Guardian
What holds, and what fails, under pressure, standards and accountability.
John Kelly reads as The Guardian because his career, from decorated Marine combat commander to White House Chief of Staff, has been defined by protecting institutions, people, and principles under extreme pressure.
“I had all of the staff together and just said, nowhere in the oath of office does it say you should be talking to the press unless authorized. Nowhere does it say you should be stabbing your colleagues in the back.”
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“Someone in the room has got to say at the beginning of every conversation and at the end, is this good for America?”
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“For eighteen months President Donald J. Trump on every issue was well staffed, well informed. We gave him options.”
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