His desk sports a note from a U.S. army lieutenant colonel in Afghanistan thanking him for donating radio receivers and raising troop morale.

FORBES: Bird in the hand

His desk sports a note from a U.S. army lieutenant colonel serving in Afghanistan thanking him for donating radio receivers and raising troop morale.

FORBES: Bird in the Hand

He has a note on his desk reminding himself of the virtues of patience.

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She left a note on the desk for Kit.

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When he arrived, he spent 10 minutes alone there, reading a note left for him on a desk by outgoing President George W. Bush.

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