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What does it mean?
Thatcher praises her choice for a high government position.
In plain terms
She recommends Peter Carrington for Foreign Secretary.
What can you take from it?
Trust and competence guide appointments.

Where it applies

  • cabinet selection
  • official announcement

Putting it to work

  • announcing appointments
  • validating choices

Questions to consider

  • How do you announce a new minister?

Another view

This statement assumes consensus that may not exist.

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