Many American politicians say that serving their country and its people is the single greatest honor and privilege they can ask for; they do not choose a career in public service for the money.

许多美国政客说，能为国家和人民服务是唯一最大的荣誉与特权，他们选择担任公职并非为钱。

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In the 1990s, when the sole female minister, Claudia Costin, studied women's career paths in the public service, she found that often potential candidates would not enter for the exam if the job might mean moving.

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Before the sentence was read, Libby mentioned his career in public service and asked the judge for leniancy.

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But Bragdon, who left a career in the shipping industry to enter public service two years ago, believes that Portland's history of enlightened civic involvement may ultimately win out.

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