The authors wish to thank Joe DeSantis for his contributions to the development, writing, and editing of this book. His political experience and insights were invaluable.
We also are grateful to our agents, Kathy Lubbers and David Vigliano, as well as Kate Hartson, our editor at Center Street, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, and our copy editor.
In addition, Newt Gingrich wishes to acknowledge: Steve Hanser, who for forty years taught him to think historically; General Chuck Boyd, who tutored him about national security; Joan Dempsey, whose long career in intelligence has been dedicated to protecting America; Congressman Bob Livingston, who was in many ways the model for “the Chairman”; Barry Casselman and Annette Meeks, who introduced us to the vibrant and exciting Somali community in Minneapolis; daughters, Kathy Lubbers and Jackie Cushman, and their husbands, Paul Lubbers and Jimmy Cushman, who have encouraged all of his adventures; grandchildren, Maggie and Robert Cushman, whose future safety keeps him focused on national security and politics; and his wife, Callista Gingrich, whose companionship and love make it all worthwhile.
Pete Earley wishes to thank: Dan and Karen Amato, William Donnell, Amanda Driscoll, Walter and Keran Harrington, Marie Heffelfinger, Michelle Holland, Don and Susan Infeld, Kelly McGraw, Dan Morton, Richard and Joan Miles, Jay and Barbara Myerson, Bassey Nyambi, Nyambi and Atai Nyambi, Mike Sager, Lynn and LouAnn Smith, and Kendall and Carolyn Starkweather. He also is grateful for the love and support of his wife, Patti Michele Luzi, and his children, Stephen, Kevin, Tony, Kathy, Kyle, Evan, and Traci, and granddaughter, Maribella.