Word: derek
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...DEREK, I would like you to join my administration and help me build a stronger, more conservative America. There are many things about your record which clearly qualify you for a high-level position in my administration. I have done some real tough thinking about which positions I think you'd be most outstanding...
...realize that most people consider you a Democrat. I think I once heard someone describe you as--heaven forbid--a liberal. Let's face it though, Derek, I have judged your record, seen what you've done at Harvard, and you are my kind of man. Whether you know it or not, you're a conservative. (Remember I didn't know I was a conservative in 1980. I didn't realize it until Ronny's boys told...
What I really love about you, Derek, is your labor record. If I pick you for secretary of labor, you'll look great on paper to all those pro-union, liberal do-gooders up on Capitol Hill. As a professor of labor law, you have a great resume and a strong reputation for being pro-labor...
...proud Harvard tradition of ignoring student input on issues from tenure to academic interests to campus politics has been continued. Further, you should be proud that that Kennedy School of Government of yours tried to sell University positions to the highest bidder. If you can remember that money talks, Derek, you'll make a great cabinet official...
...unfortunately, Derek, you allowed some of your people to give a distinguished service award to Ed Meese a few years back. Ed Meese? Even when I was Official Cheerleader for Ronnie's administation, I knew Meese was a scumbag. Sorry Derek, but appointing you as ethics advisor would be asking for some real deep...