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My job is simply to give advice, to be a counselor to our nation's leaders.

I am surrounded by counselors. My sister is a counselor. My daughter is training to be a counselor. A lot of my friends are counselors.

I talk a great deal to prior Secretaries of State about policy issues.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

I also have a degree in marriage, family and child counseling - I'm a therapist.

I am a West Point graduate and an Army veteran.

I've served on the International Relations Committee.

I joined the Aspen Institute, which is a terrific nonpartisan center. They have a wonderful effort that focuses on the impact of communications technology on society and our economy.

I teach at Eastern University, which is highly committed to doing work among the poor and the oppressed peoples of the world. We have a special commitment to the city.

I work on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees to keep us safe at home and strong in the world.