[In an acceptance litany --] thank you for encouraging me for using my voice in public affairs ... I'll try to do better.

I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service,

I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service.

And then the conditions of safety - or lack of safety - for teachers in public schools, and the disparity between public schools and private schools is shameful.

I don't want to run for governor, but I don't think anyone should put public service out of the question because that's not what a good citizen does.

I've always preferred not to run for public office, and I still do, ... Run, Warren, run!