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Anthony Foxx

I think public service is a calling and you do it as long as the things that brought you into the office can continue getting you up in the morning and as long as there's still work to get done.

Anthony Foxx

Morning

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Anthony Foxx means that public service is driven by a strong personal motivation that keeps you engaged every day. You stay in the role only as long as that motivation remains and there are meaningful tasks left to accomplish.

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