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I just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service.

I've been quite involved in a lot of U.N. operations over the years. I was a U.N. observer at the East Timor referendum in 2000. I've been very involved in that for a long time.

I have an interest in getting government officials to talk to me about National Security affairs. You know, that's my bread and butter; that's how I make my living.

My view is different. Public relations are a key component of any operation in this day of instant communications and rightly inquisitive citizens.

But since September 11, we have made every effort to try to work closely with state and local law enforcement.

I've been a stalwart for national security.

In general, it should be in our interest to get organizations out of military activity and into politics.

I think there's no higher calling in terms of a career than public service, which is a chance to make a difference in people's lives and improve the world.

As citizens, we all have an obligation to intervene and become involved - it's the citizen who changes things.

I've served on the International Relations Committee.