TITLE

The sweet sounds of silence

AUTHOR(S)

Zuckerman, Mortimer B.

PUB. DATE

July 1994

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;7/11/94, Vol. 117 Issue 2, p68

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Editorial

ABSTRACT

Editorial. Suggests that President Bill Clinton talks too much. His appearance on too many television shows, which ultimately turned off his audience; How his words and appearances have diminished the gravitas and authority that should separate him from other talking heads; Desire of Americans for political leadership and political skill--and less preaching.

ACCESSION #

9407077560

 

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