Richard V. Allen Quotes


If it is widely assumed that the new President cannot move forward simply because of a narrow victory, there can easily develop a sense of unease and uncertainty, adversely affecting every sector of American society, our economy and the perception of other nations.


Citations

Allen, Richard V. "The Presidential Transition." U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs, Nov. 2000.

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Richard V. Allen
Richard V. Allen
  • Born: January 1, 1936
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Public Servant

Richard Vincent Allen was the United States National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1982, having been Reagan's chief foreign policy advisor from 1977. He has been a fellow of the Hoover Institution since 1983. He is a past member of the Defense Policy Board Advisory Committee.