Every man who says frankly and fully what he thinks is doing a public service.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
But as I always say to people I'm essentially a public service person.
You ask men in office to be honest; I ask them to serve the public.
I have always served the public to the best of my ability. Why? Because, like every other man, it is to my interest to do so.
The public character of every public servant is legitimate subject of discussion, and his fitness or unfitness for office may be fairly canvassed by any person.
If there's anything a public servant hates to do it's something for the public.
It has always been my belief that a man should do his best, regardless of how much he receives for his services, or the number of people he may be serving or the class of people served.
I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service.
My whole life has been dedicated to public service.
The notion that public service requires men and women of good character now seems quaint.
I just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service.