Years ago these types of people wanted to be in government because they had faith that government was there to help people and that they could contribute to our nation by doing a good job. They believed in the service part of public service.
Now those inside the Washington circles are demoralized. Those outside don't want to go there. So many people go to Washington aiming to change it only to see themselves changed instead. And not for the better. ”
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