Sublime

bill reflected Roosevelt’s skill in handling the Senate, almost on a man-to-man basis.

He and FDR became lifelong friends, and their partnership endured until Roosevelt’s death. The president often used O’Connor to transmit messages he did not wish to entrust to political associates—a confidential conduit he knew he could rely on.

Librarian

Roosevelt was a master at simplifying complicated issues and bringing people into his confidence. His cultivated delivery and easy manner made the audience feel they were participating directly at the highest level of government.

Leadership on the Line by Ronald A. Heifetz