Which of the following did Clark M. Clifford possess that made him an invaluable lobbyist?
A) great administrative ability that enabled him to coordinate the many letter-writing campaigns necessary to influence public officials
B) access to high government officials and friends inside the government
C) a huge personal fortune that enabled him to contribute large sums to the campaigns of important government officials
D) great powers of persuasion, thus he could convince the important government officials of the correctness of his cause
E) constant "luck"
B
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