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As we celebrate public service 

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recognition week this year , it's my 

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honor to celebrate all those who work 

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in government and for the public good , 

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including the civilians and military 

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personnel . Right here at the 

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Department of Defense Service is about 

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family . It's about community and it's 

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about our collective responsibility to 

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one another . For those who take on the 

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mantle of public service , please know 

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that your service matters deeply , not 

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only to your communities but for the 

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entire nation and the healthy 

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functioning of our democracy , we need 

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our firefighters , teachers , nurses , 

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police , and of course our uniformed 

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service members to advance the common 

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good truth be told these jobs are not 

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always so easy . They often come with 

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incredible responsibility and personal 

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sacrifice . But as someone who has 

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spent decades in public service , I can 

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also tell you how rewarding they can be 

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public service careers , offer a chance 

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to make a lasting positive impact on 

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our world , to ensure a better future 

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for younger generations and to 

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contribute to something larger than 

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oneself . So to all the public servants , 

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thank you for your service and all that 

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you do each and every day . Know that 

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the world is a safer , more secure 

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place because of you .