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I was raised on the values of speaking up and making a positive difference in a very political family that believed in the importance of public service.

I'm a simple small 'c' conservative who believes in public service, serving others, and doing a good job for my country.

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

But as I always say to people I'm essentially a public service person.

I have had a career in public service.

I'm a public servant. And I work for the American people.

I am a charity campaigner.

When I first ran for public office, it was with the passion and idealism of a young man who believed that government could help make our lives better, that public service was a calling and that citizenship demanded responsibilities. There was a greater good.

I've tried to lead a progressive, activist government.