The author of that letter is famous for his integrity. When the Governor of New Jersey was insisting that he take the office of Senator, he said: "Nick, you must take it. Our senior Senator has been convicted of a felony. The Mayor of New Jersey is under indictment for a felony, and rumor has it that things are so bad that the Mafia has had to lay off three judges." With all that he has done, George has never lost his common touch. He is a man without vanity or arrogance who, unlike many in public life, is one of the great listeners of all time. He really wants to know what you think because he genuinely likes people and possesses an infinite capacity to make friends easily and to retain friends always. His friends are found everywhere from the caddy shack to the capitals of the world, and he meets them all on equal footing. His is a friendship that truly is a great treasure. I do not want to leave the impression that George is perfect. The man has a weakness. He has demonstrated time and again an inability to say "no" to his country's call. His sense of patriotism is such that he sincerely feels one cannot refuse a call to serve if the President of the United States asks you to do so. This characteristic has demanded great sacrifice on his part and that of his family but, if a flaw it be, it has been fortunate for you and me. He is indeed an unselfish man. 5.