
“Miracle”: Presidents Celebrate Peaceful Transfer of Power
The peaceful transfer of power.
It’s something outgoing presidents traditionally talk about when turning over the White House to an incoming president …
Like Bill Clinton in 2001 – his final radio address:
“The peaceful transfer of power from one administration to the next, from one party to another, may confound others around the globe. But it reflects the underlying strength of our Constitution and rule of law.”
And George H.W. Bush in 1992 – after he lost re-election to Bill Clinton:
“ I can think of nothing other to say than say let's finish this job with style. Let's get the job done…
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