Statespersonlike

Since I do not find any of these proposals suitable, I am hereby announcing with pride that I have two rules which I believe represent a statespersonlike compromise:[…].

Congratulations for giving old Leif his due. And for doing it in such a statespersonlike way.

It frequently means extended separation from family, balancing time and resources between Washington and home, and the necessity of presenting a parochial face to constituents on home matters and a statespersonlike demeanor on questions of national import.