David Rockefeller's definition of spokesman differs significantly from the role President Trump has envisioned for Sean Spicer. (1 reader comment)
The Spokesman's Role: Rockefeller v. Trump
Mon., Mar. 27, 2017
By Fraser P. Seitel
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Category: Professional Development
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