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Thomas Foley: In a cynical age, I still believe that we must summon people to a vision of public service . . . for, in the end, this…

On the recordMarch 5, 2013
In a cynical age, I still believe that we must summon people to a vision of public service . . . for, in the end, this ethic determines more than anything else whether we will have citizens and leaders of honor, judgment, wisdom, and heart.
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Thomas Foley
Washington

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Foley emphasizes the importance of public service ethics in leadership.

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