I retired from public Business from a thorough Conviction that it was not in my Power to do any Good, and very much disgusted with Measures, which appeared to me inconsistent with common Policy and Justice.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
You must stick to your conviction, but be ready to abandon your assumptions.
After I retired, it was quite a long time before I went back to my department. I thought I was well out of it.
Conviction is worthless unless it is converted into conduct.
I came to office promising major ethics reform to end the culture of self-dealing. And today, that ethics reform is a law. While I was at it, I got rid of a few things in the governor's office that I didn't believe our citizens should have to pay for. That luxury jet was over-the-top. I put it on eBay.
As a judge, I held people accountable when they did wrong. That's why I cracked down on violent criminals and stopped the big banks when they tried to kick families out of their homes.
I'm not in a position to go back into public service.
I have changed the style of functioning of the government and administration and managed to change the perception.
I don't claim any moral or ethical high ground, but I also have chosen not to run for public office. Shouldn't there be a higher standard of conduct for public officials?
Since I became chairman, I've tried to turn EFF into civil liberties and responsibilities.
Conviction never so excellent, is worthless until it coverts itself into conduct.