“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.”

James C. Humes

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About James C. Humes

Author American

James C. Humes was an eminent American author, historian, and presidential speechwriter. He served as a key wordsmith for five U.S. presidents, including Dwight D. Eisenhower, Richard Nixon, and Ronald Reagan. Often...

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