For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 29, 2002
Statement by the President
I congratulate Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Director of the
Office of Management and Budget Alice Rivlin, and former Secretary of
State George Shultz on their receipt of the first Elliot Richardson
Prize for excellence and integrity in public service awarded by the
Council for Excellence in Government. Each of these distinguished
public servants possesses the virtues embodied by Elliot Richardson:
enduring commitment to the greater public good; a lifetime of public
service; and courage, integrity, and diligence in the pursuit of
excellence in government.
Since September 11, Americans have demonstrated a renewed
appreciation for the sacrifices that public servants make and for the
commitment they bring to their jobs. The examples set by Secretary
Powell, Director Rivlin, and Secretary Shultz stand as an inspiration
to all Americans including our young people, especially those
considering a career in government service. Their lives serve as a
testimony that public service is a noble calling.
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