I would add a little to that. I'd add that he had the ability to communicate his message with inspiration along with the humility to compromise in areas for the greater good.

We don't get inspiring leaders these days. And, let's face it, that is one of the more important jobs for the President. I mean, who is going to give the country a better attitude and get them working better - Carter's "malaise" speech or Reagan's "new dawn" speech?

Before you CAN do something, you have to believe it's POSSIBLE.