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From AJR,   February/March 2009

Defense Secretary Robert Gates' Golden Rules for a Press Secretary    

By Jamie McIntyre
     


1. Don't be a pit bull at the podium.

2. Be as cooperative, helpful as possible.

3. "I don't know" is a perfectly acceptable answer.

4. Don't be a "yes man."

5. You must have access to be effective and credible.

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