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Barack Obama: “But having said all that, I truly believe that there's nothing more noble than public service.”

On the recordApril 4, 2009
But having said all that, I truly believe that there's nothing more noble than public service.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama reflects on the challenges of being in public office and the value of public service.

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