William Safire

William L. Safire (born December 17, 1929) is an author, semi-retired columnist, and former journalist and presidential speechwriter. He is perhaps best known as a long-time syndicated political columnist for The New York Times and a regular contributor to "On Language" in the New York Times Magazine, a column on grammar, etymology, new or unusual usages, and other language-related topics.

Reference

• Larry Berman and Bruce W. Jentleson, "Bush and ther Post-Cold War World" New Challenges for American Leadership" in Colin Campbell, S.J., and Bert A. Rockman, ed.s The Bush Presidency: First Appraisals. 1991. Chatham House. ISBN 093454090X.