But there is a price to be paid for relying on crisis – the loss of trust of the American people in our system of governing. But if leadership is not there, we will inevitably govern by crisis. If leadership is willing to take the risks necessary to build consensus, we can avoid or certainly contain crisis. In our democracy, we govern either by leadership or by crisis. The nation cannot withstand four more years of partisan gridlock and dysfunction. And no one knows better how quickly you can fail if you are unable to build a bipartisan working majority in the House and Senate that will work with you to govern.
No one better understands the whirlwind of critical problems at home and abroad that you will be inheriting. Having known and worked with you for more than 40 years, I believe you are one of the most experienced and qualified individuals to serve as the nation’s commander in chief.
My deepest congratulations on your inauguration as the 46th president of the United States.
What will it take to restore faith in America’s government? For Inauguration Day, we compiled 10 letters of advice for President Joe Biden on how to bring the country together.
