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Danny Davis: “Federal workers do not enter public service to become rich.”

On the recordJanuary 24, 2012
Federal workers do not enter public service to become rich.
Said by
Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Davis emphasizes that federal workers serve out of a desire to help, not for wealth.

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