Former White House officials and presidential aids spoke about White House relations with Congress and their advice for President-Elect Obama during his transition period. They also focused on the pace of the transition and the importance of the inaugural address. Panelists responded to audience members' questions. 


This was one of a series of five discussions held by Stephen Hess, based on his book What Do We Do Now? A Workbook for the President-Elect (Brookings Institution Press, 2008).