He said it - but doesn't
know the meaning
These words were spoken by Bush in 2001 at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC when he honored public servants:
“Let me say a few words about important values we must demonstrate while all of us serve in government.
First, we must always maintain the highest ethical standards. We must always ask ourself not only what is legal, but what is right. There is no goal of government worth accomplishing if it cannot be accomplished with integrity.
Second, I want us to set an example of humility. As you work for the federal government there is no excuse for arrogance, and there's never a reason to show disrespect for others. A new tone in Washington must begin with decency and fairness. I want everyone who represents our government to be known for these values.
Third, we must confront the tough problems, not avoid them and leave them for others. This is never easy, but it's what conscience demands and what leadership requires. We must keep the long view, and remind ourselves that we're here to serve the public's long-term interests.
Fourth, I hope you'll never take the honor of public service for granted. Some of us will serve in government for a season; others will spend an entire career here. But all of us should dedicate ourselves to great goals: We are not here to mark time, but to make progress, to achieve results, and to leave a record of excellence.
Fifth, we should never forget that we're part of the same team. The American people do not distinguish between political and career employees. They don't hold us to separate standards. The public has high expectations for the entire government, and together we will meet those expectations.
And sixth, we should always remember, every dollar we spend is the taxpayer's money. People worked hard to earn it, and so we should spend it wisely, and reluctantly. That will take discipline and creative leadership, and I urge all of us to show that kind of leadership.
Let's do our duty. Let's hold ourselves to the highest of standards. And we'll leave this city and this government better than we found it”.
Guess he has struck out on one, two, three, four, five, and six.
Posted on The Human Stain
know the meaning
These words were spoken by Bush in 2001 at Constitution Hall in Washington, DC when he honored public servants:
“Let me say a few words about important values we must demonstrate while all of us serve in government.
First, we must always maintain the highest ethical standards. We must always ask ourself not only what is legal, but what is right. There is no goal of government worth accomplishing if it cannot be accomplished with integrity.
Second, I want us to set an example of humility. As you work for the federal government there is no excuse for arrogance, and there's never a reason to show disrespect for others. A new tone in Washington must begin with decency and fairness. I want everyone who represents our government to be known for these values.
Third, we must confront the tough problems, not avoid them and leave them for others. This is never easy, but it's what conscience demands and what leadership requires. We must keep the long view, and remind ourselves that we're here to serve the public's long-term interests.
Fourth, I hope you'll never take the honor of public service for granted. Some of us will serve in government for a season; others will spend an entire career here. But all of us should dedicate ourselves to great goals: We are not here to mark time, but to make progress, to achieve results, and to leave a record of excellence.
Fifth, we should never forget that we're part of the same team. The American people do not distinguish between political and career employees. They don't hold us to separate standards. The public has high expectations for the entire government, and together we will meet those expectations.
And sixth, we should always remember, every dollar we spend is the taxpayer's money. People worked hard to earn it, and so we should spend it wisely, and reluctantly. That will take discipline and creative leadership, and I urge all of us to show that kind of leadership.
Let's do our duty. Let's hold ourselves to the highest of standards. And we'll leave this city and this government better than we found it”.
Guess he has struck out on one, two, three, four, five, and six.
Posted on The Human Stain
posted by James Roberts at
11/06/2005 08:49:00 PM
1 Comments:
He surely has struck out. What's interesting to me is that he talks of himself "serving in government" and being in "public service". These words are so ironic and off the mark- he has never "served" the public, only used them to suit his desires.
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Anonymous, at 11/07/2005 10:04 AM
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