As president, Truman was unafraid to surround himself with great men and to listen to their counsel, including George Marshall, whom Truman named his secretary of state.
Advised to think twice about the appointment before he made it and told that Marshall’s prestige would overshadow him, Truman shot back: “I’m the president and I want the best people around me.”
They did not always agree, but Marshall was wise enough to recognize in Truman the extraordinary character of the man. Marshall once toasted Truman: “I want to say here and now that there has never been a decision made under this man’s administration, affecting policies beyond our shores, that has not been in the best interest of the country. It is not the courage of these decisions that will live, but the integrity of the man.”
What a refreshing change of pace that would be in 2020 to have a president who is not concerned about having people who work for him who may occasionally grab the spotlight, but is only concerned about having the best people for the jobs.
I don't know where you would find one, but we need someone whose only concern is the best interest of our country.
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