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Mikie Sherrill: “Public service, holding the public trust, is a privilege, not a right. I feel deeply that it is a commitment by elected…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2026
Public service, holding the public trust, is a privilege, not a right. I feel deeply that it is a commitment by elected officials to serve the people, not their own self-interest.
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Mikie Sherrill
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the importance of ethical standards in public service.

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