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Russell Simmons Weighs In: Do The Right Thing -- Detroit
- Posted on 12.10.08
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I was thrilled and inspired by President-Elect Obama's choice of Senator Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State, a subject I blogged about on Global Grind in the face of stiff opposition from some quarters. I felt if Obama was to reach across the political divides in our country to get the best talent at this crucial time in our history, he needed to start with his own party -- and he did that.
I recommend that President-Elect Obama take another step to reach across party lines, as he did with his choice of Robert Gates, for Secretary of Defense. Specifically, I respectfully suggest that he consider hiring Mitt Romney to oversee the necessary bailout and restructuring of the auto industry.
Although he is receiving urgings from many different quarters about the auto industry crisis, this important decision is to be made solely by the President-Elect. I have faith that President-Elect Obama will ultimately make the right decision concerning this matter.
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