' . . . But, for reasons of intra-department politics that I can still not understand fully, I was cut off from AIDS discussions and statements for the next five years. . . '
C. Everett Koop was the U.S. Surgeon General during the Reagan administration.
What if he says to chief-of-staff James Baker, "I need to be able to do my job."
Most likely, Baker agrees with him. But then Baker may or may not be able to bring about enough change. So, Dr. Koop says, "I need to be able to attend all meetings related to health, and participate."
If Baker can't deliver, Koop gives his 2-week notice. That's doing it the right way.
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And Oh, Yes, C. Everett Koop will be going public.