Leaders

What do citizens need from their leaders in government during a crisis?

I think that during a crisis, a government needs a leader who is calm, logical and honest. They need to be able to do what is best for the entire country. During the Cuban Missile Crisis John F. Kennedy was a good leader because he was calm in his speeches and he discussed all of the options that our country had and tried to choose the option that would work out the best for us. He eventually came to an agreement that the Soviet Union would dismantle their missiles and America could not invade Cuba. After September 11th America needed a strong leader. We needed someone who would take control to keep our country safe which is exactly what was done by starting the War on Terror. Like I said before, in a time of crisis a country needs a leader who will do what is best for the country.