As a public official, I believe that for our government to be effective and for our country to thrive, those entrusted with public power must strive to act and speak with basic human decency. I recognize that basic human decency is a civic responsibility that transcends party, ideology, and personal ambition.

 

I will make a good faith effort and strive to consistently meet the following standards:

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• Respect for All: I will treat every person, including political opponents, with respect and dignity, regardless of their status, political party, or beliefs. I will avoid rhetoric or conduct that demeans, dehumanizes, or needlessly inflames.

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• Integrity & Honesty: I will be truthful and to honor my commitments. I will support and uphold the impartial application of the law and will not seek to change established rules or norms based on who benefits. I will endeavor to avoid decisions that are arbitrary, capricious, or based on knowingly inconsistent reasoning.

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• Honor: I will prioritize solving problems that improve the lives of my constituents. I will weigh the institutional and human impact of my actions and will seek to avoid partisan obstruction that does not serve the public interest. I will not knowingly mistreat, exploit, or neglect the people I serve.

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• Humility & Accountability: I commit to self-awareness by giving credit where due, owning my mistakes, attempting to remedy any harm caused, and pursuing continuous improvement in my public conduct.

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• Responsible Affiliation: I will exercise reasonable judgment regarding close affiliations and endorsements, seeking to avoid unnecessary alignment with individuals or organizations whose conduct consistently violates the principles of basic human decency described above.

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I do not claim perfection. I pledge a sincere, good-faith effort to model these values in my public service in order to strengthen trust, improve the functioning of government, and support the health of our democracy.