".a valuable contribution to the understanding of official life in government and especially in the White House." -- President Jimmy Carter ".this book will be instructive reading for all who are interested in international affairs." -- President Gerald Ford ".a wonderful document. There are very few sources on the modern presidency that come from staffers describing what they observed and not trying to put themselves on center stage. This will be a valuable historical source for many decades to come.

" --Ernest R. May, Harvard University, President Gerald Ford "The book is well-written and gives and gives an excellent insider's account of staff work at these various summit conferences. It is recommended for all students of the Presidency and foreign policy." --Ernest R. May, Harvard University, Presidential Studies Quarterly ".entertaining. Clift's modest memoir presents an unusual view of summitry." -- Publishers Weekly " .

entertaining. Clift's modest memoir presents an unusual view of summitry. " -- Publishers Weekly " .a valuable contribution to the understanding of official life in government and especially in the White House. " -- President Jimmy Carter " .this book will be instructive reading for all who are interested in international affairs. " -- President Gerald Ford " .a wonderful document.

There are very few sources on the modern presidency that come from staffers describing what they observed and not trying to put themselves on center stage. This will be a valuable historical source for many decades to come. " --Ernest R. May, Harvard University, President Gerald Ford " The book is well-written and gives and gives an excellent insider's account of staff work at these various summit conferences. It is recommended for all students of the Presidency and foreign policy. " --Ernest R. May, Harvard University, Presidential Studies Quarterly.