On the recordApril 2, 2009
But, having said all that, I truly believe that there's nothing more noble than public service.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “But, having said all that, I truly believe that there's nothing more noble than public service.”
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Obama reflects on the challenges of public service and the importance of the role.
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