To preserve and protect

"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.