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On the recordOctober 16, 1990
Public service is a public trust, requiring employees to place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws, and ethical principles above private gain.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Executive Order 12731—Principles of Ethical Conduct for Government Officers and Employees

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