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I grew up in a house where service to the country was a way of life, not a means of reaching a personal goal.

I was raised in a family dedicated to public service.

I've been so blessed to be part of a family that has dedicated its life to public service.

My whole life has been dedicated to public service.

My parents taught me service - not by saying, but by doing. That was my culture, the culture of my family.

Having a dad in the service was helpful. I was forever meeting new kids, going to new schools, moving to new neighborhoods. I was encouraged when I attended the American School in Germany.

I was born into public service.

We were raised in a family that had high aspirations for their children, and those high aspirations tended to be along the lines of service and high-minded beliefs, living up to your responsibilities. Both my Danforth grandparents admired service very much.

Family was real important in putting me on my path. I'm so blessed to come from a home with a mother and a father.

Service is what life is all about.