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Press ReleaseSen. Richard Lugar's Advice to the Next PresidentNew Edition of Acclaimed Book Addresses Foreign Policy IssuesBLOOMINGTON, Ind., Oct. 20, 2004 -- In January, either President George W. Bush or Sen. John Kerry will be inaugurated into the most powerful political office in the world. The next president will face difficult challenges related to America's foreign policy initiatives and national security. As the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a champion of international cooperation, Sen. Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.) offers valuable advice in a new edition of his book, Letters to the Next President (now available through AuthorHouse).Originally published in 1988, Letters to the Next President includes analysis and personal insight about the major conflicts of the time, such as Guatemala's transition to democracy and the dismal political situation in South Africa. The crucial foreign policy dilemmas of the past are not merely historical record, but lessons about handling incredible national security challenges, Lugar writes. The basics of presidential leadership Lugar offered in 1988 are timeless reminders of the duty of the nation's top public servant and are especially relevant today. In his recently released edition, he presents a letter to the candidates of the 2004 presidential race, one of whom will be handed the task of protecting America from catastrophic terrorism while attempting to lead both an electorate and a legislative branch that are bitterly divided. Lugar joined Sen. Sam Nunn in 1991 to enact the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, which has dismantled thousands of nuclear weapons, and he stresses the importance of containing weapons of mass destruction. The cataclysmic effects of the detonation of a nuclear device would dwarf the tragedy of the Sept. 11 attacks, and Lugar encourages the next president to make non-proliferation a top priority during his tenure. This vital effort should also be a part of a broad plan that utilizes diplomatic, economic and militaristic resources to quell the spread of violence. Lugar offers five foreign policy campaigns designed to bolster the United States' influence and win the war on terrorism. Promoting free trade, nurturing alliances, boosting foreign relations and reinvigorating the country's commitment to democracy, the environment, energy issues and development are key campaigns that would propel the United States into a new era of prosperity and hope. Letters to the Next President challenges both the winner of the 2004 election and the American public to reexamine their views on foreign policy and embrace those initiatives that will make the world safer and ensure a secure and peaceful future. Richard G. Lugar is the chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the longest serving U.S. Senator in Indiana history. During his 28 years in the Senate, he was an observer to the historic Philippines election in 1986 and was instrumental in imposing economic sanctions on South Africa, which helped end apartheid. As authors of the 1991 Nunn-Lugar Act that enabled the destruction of more than 6,300 post-Cold War nuclear warheads, Lugar and Nunn have been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize five times. About AuthorHouse With over 20,000 books in print, AuthorHouse is the largest self-publishing house in the world, providing premier publishing and marketing services to authors. The company was founded in Bloomington, Indiana in 1997 to fulfill the dreams of authors who wanted to have their books published while retaining all rights and control of content. AuthorHouse provides high-touch customer service, an easy-to-use process and a broad range of services to help authors write, publish, distribute and promote their works. AuthorHouse titles are available for order at more that 25,000 retail stores worldwide, through major Internet booksellers and at the AuthorHouse online store, http://www.authorhouse.com. Contact: AuthorHouse Communications Department Tel: 800-839-8640 ext.5337 Fax: 812-961-3133 rmjohnson@authorhouse.com |
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