George Washington gave us a huge gift by, at the moment that he could have made himself President for life or king, handing back the reins of power.
Chris Coons: “George Washington gave us a huge gift by, at the moment that he could have made himself President for life or king…”
On the recordApril 17, 2012
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Coons praises Washington's decision to relinquish power as a model for leadership.
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