Setting Priorities
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker notes that the Secretary of the Treasury has more latitude in determining what to concentrate on than does the Secretary of State. "You're a little bit more hostage to what happens in the world as Secretary o...
Role of the Secretary of State, The
Former White House press secretary Mike McCurry talks about the evolution of the role of the Secretary of State, a position he says has declined somewhat since the end of the Cold War. At the same time, Mr. McCurry adds, other Cabinet posts which ar...
Coming of Globalization, The
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker talks about the emergence of globalization as a force on the world stage towards the end of the George H.W. Bush administration. He explains that the impact was broad-based, affecting both foreign affairs and...
From the White House to Treasury
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker talks about his move from the White House Chief of Staff job to his position as Secretary of the Treasury. He recounts how there was initially a degree of skepticism about his qualifications, because he hadn'...
Succeeding in Washington
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker explains that the people who succeed in Washington, "...are the people who are secure enough with themselves to surround themselves with really, really capable associates."