The political nation his administration inherited in July 1945 was, by historical and subsequent standards, a highly self-disciplined one.

"This administration inherited a child protection system full of problems and we are addressing them," Ms. Kilstein said.

Mandela's administration inherited a country with a huge disparity in wealth and services between white and black communities.

Our expense budget is short by $2.3 billion, arguably the biggest deficit any administration has ever inherited.

The current administration inherited a military ready for the dangers and challenges facing our nation.

"The administration has inherited a mind-set that it will accept almost anything because for so long no one wanted to build in the city," he said.

When I became governor last year, my administration inherited a gap of at least $3 billion, equal then to 10 years of new road construction.

The administration of Mayor Michael Bloomberg has inherited a problem that is in fact rapidly turning into its first crisis.

Even though Meles' administration inherited one of the worst economies in the world, the country's economy grew steadily after he took office.

His administration lasted only 11 months and had a troubled career, having inherited a financial crisis.