Former Secretary of Defense Clifford described in his book his rise
from an attorney to a close adviser to Presidents Truman, Johnson,
and Kennedy. He shared his insights into many of the domestic and
foreign policy decisions since World War II and the people who made
these decisions.

Mr. Clifford discussed his close ties to President Truman after World
War II and the attitude of the President as the Cold War began in the
early 1950s.

Many of Mr. Clifford’s comments were directed at the changes in the
world he experienced during his own lifetime, including the creation
of the nation of Israel during President Truman’s administration.

He also explained his current personal crisis surrounding the
investigation of illicit actions with a foreign bank for which he
recently worked.

"I hope that the book will inculcate in the minds of younger people a
desire to someday take part in our government," stated Mr. Clifford,
who concluded the discussion by describing the need for the American
public to better understand its government.