File 033435
Email Chain Between Larry Summers and J Regarding Communication Strategy (File 033435)
Personal email exchange between Larry Summers and correspondent J discussing communication approach and relationship strategy, dated March 17, 2019.
Summary
Larry Summers exchanges emails with J regarding whether to communicate via written note or face-to-face conversation. The correspondent advises against written communication, suggesting direct conversation would be more respectful and demonstrate care. Summers discusses an exit strategy note he has drafted but plans to withhold, and mentions treating matters as a game while potentially meeting in Beijing. The exchange reflects personal relationship advice and decision-making discussion.
From: Larry SummersSent: 3/17/2019 1:45:22 PMTo: J [jeeyacation@gmail.com]Subject: Re: Call from New Yorker.Importance: HighHmmm.I think sometimes written communication shows seriousness of thought but see your pointSent from my iPadPlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Mar 17, 2019, at 9:11 AM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:this is only the first quarter of the game. if you call a time out, its on the field and done with dignity, you cantretreat into the locker room and send a note to the opposing side. in the next quarter she will appreciatewhatever you've said with respect and founded on strength. you care very much for this person. you mightwant to demonstrate that. a note does the very opposite. . its like trump firing comey. :)On Sun, Mar 17, 2019 at 9:01 AM Larry Summers < > wrote:It was latter. Why bad form. Supposed to be face to face?Sent from my iPadPlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:__________________Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Mar 17, 2019, at 8:54 AM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:unclear if you meant you ve written notes to yourself re exit or a note you were thinking of sending - BADFORM if latter. you both have still not agreed the rules of the game. so difficult to play . you have laid out- this is what i want. . but actually, how it would work, and what her freedoms are. could be . yours.. areessential to the plan. I think much of this is your uncertainty and not hers. sorry. and yours is infectiousOn Sun, Mar 17, 2019 at 8:48 AM Larry Summers <_> wrote:Ok. Best to make reversible errorsI've written note for exit strategy 1. Not going to send for few days.Going to treat it all as a game till I maybe see her in Beijing and out of character ignore and look past her badbehavior.HOUSE OVERSIGHT 033435Best to stop obsessing.Sent from my iPadPlease direct all scheduling inquiries to my office at:Follow me on twitter glhsummerswww.larrysummers.comOn Mar 17, 2019, at 8:42 AM, J <jeevacation@gmail.com> wrote:COMplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedplease noteThe information contained in this communication isconfidential, may be attorney-client privileged, mayconstitute inside information, and is intended only forthe use of the addressee. It is the property ofJEEUnauthorized use, disclosure or copying of thiscommunication or any part thereof is strictly prohibitedand may be unlawful. If you have received thiscommunication in error, please notify us immediately byreturn e-mail or by e-mail to jeevacation@gmail.com, anddestroy this communication and all copies thereof,including all attachments. copyright -all rights reservedHOUSE OVERSIGHT 033436