To preserve and protect

the long version

"From the halls of California's State Capitol to the Oval Office in the White House, Edwin Meese III was Ronald Reagan's most trusted aide. Raised in a devout family steeped in public service, Meese has always answered the call. His contributions to Constitutional law, criminal justice, and public policy have left an unparalleled legacy in a career spanning nearly five decades. This book tells the life story of this accomplished American, principled conservative, and devoted husband and father." -- publisher's web site.