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My relationship with the journalists who covered the campaign was complicated. I often hid from the critical eye of their cameras and their omnipresent digital recorders, wary of the critique implicit in every captured moment. But I also grew to respect and understand their passion for their work, their love for the journey we were sharing.

Journalism is, indeed, a noble calling, and I have much I hope to accomplish in the next phase of my career.

And I've been incredibly lucky to have a long career in journalism that has given me a front-row seat to some of the most important moments in modern American political life.

I am proud of my work for my country.

I am extremely proud of my service with the government and my efforts to help safeguard public health and protect our country against the scourge of offensive biological warfare.

I'm proud of what I've done in my career. I'm proud of what I've accomplished.

It's astonishing what you learn and feel and see along the way. That's why a reporter's job, as you know, is such a joy.

I am proud to represent people who care so deeply about their communities. Their perseverance and strength only motivates me more as their representative in Congress.

I'm a journalist; I love doing interviews, and I hope that will continue.