Anybody Quote by John Holdren
“When I need to see the president, I make a request directly to his scheduler. I don't have to ask anybody's permission to see the president except the president. Some weeks, I see him multiple times. Some weeks, I don't see him at all.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing access to the U.S. President, 2021
The speaker describes a direct, flexible approach to meeting the president, relying on the president’s own schedule rather than intermediaries.
In simple terms: Directly request meetings through the president’s scheduler.
Key Takeaway
Use official channels for direct access.
Themes
politics
access
bureaucracy
networking
Mood
formal
strategic
Type
political
procedural
When to use this quote
- policy briefings
- legislative meetings
- public events
Key Concepts
government protocol
personal initiative
Questions to Reflect On
- How does direct access affect policy influence?
- What are the risks of bypassing intermediaries?
A Different Perspective
Access may be limited by political constraints.
