George H.W. Bush said "Each of us is here because of a belief in public service as the highest and noblest calling." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 25, 1989

Each of us is here because of a belief in public service as the highest and noblest calling.

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Remarks to Members of the Senior Executive Service

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