Possible Clues:

• Just like Washington, say, putting parking above providing places to live?
• Like Lincoln, perhaps, quiet and designed for living in
• Article of faith I spoon-feed to fool with solemn declaration
• China welcomes guest, one showing qualities of leadership
• Like some leaders in power, not suitable for offices
• Typically Lincoln's for living in, under pressure
• Leader's power, dealing with occupation
• Parent lied — is out of order, like Nixon and Clinton?
• Relating to a head of state
• Dinner plate is put out, but not name of head of state