Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 28, 2009
You are embarking, each of you, in somewhat different ways on a career of public service that will entail a lot of hard work, a lot of late hours.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the commitment required for public service roles.

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