One of the most needed qualities of a leader is honesty. A leader must display sincerity, integrity, and candor in all of his or her actions. Deceptive behavior would discourage the trust from supporters. President Bush has proven himself to be an honest man even before he was elected. In the days prior to the presidential election, Bush was questioned about a drunk driving arrest. During the Labor Day weekend of 1976, Bush, who was 30 at the time, was arrested driving under the influence that he pleaded guilty to doing. "I regret that it happened, but it did," he said. "I'm the first to say that what I did was wrong and I've corrected that. And I think the people - the people of America will understand it." (Berman and DeVogue). Sin

ce his election, Bush has continued with his honest ways. In his address to the nation after the World Trade Center attacks, Bush spoke with true emotion and sincerity. He vowed that nation would continue to strive forward and bring terrorists to justice. "America was targeted for attack because we're the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world. And no on will keep that light form shining," Bush said proudly (Bush). A Newsweek poll said that 68 percent of 1,005 adults polled feel more secure after hearing Bush's speech ("Bush's").

Another of the defining traits of a leader is he or she must have a clear vision, which he or she promotes. People need a clear idea of where they are going and why the goal should be important to them. It is the job of the leader to provide the vision and ensure that the people understand it. President Bus's campaign for election was clearly based around cutting taxes. Once in office, Bush acted on his promise and was able to enact a reduction in the federal tax rates. "By helping tens of millions of Americans, we will help our economy. The combination of this tax relief and lower interest rates should help get it moving again," Bush said (Yang). After the Septemb

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