I was always complaining that there weren't enough good people going into public service, so I figured I had to get behind someone I found so compelling.

Public service used to be the highest of callings, until people like Madame Voldemort vilified it.

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

When you go into public service, you understand you're trading something. You want to feel good about what you do, but you're not going to make what people in private sector make.

I've always had this core belief in public service. Even before I became a citizen, I volunteered in the Army.

Since 9/11, there has been a huge leap in people wanting to get personally involved in public service and international affairs.