![]() ![]() I started at Pepperdine as a political science major. We weren’t there to be liked or disliked.Īs I sat here in Elkins Auditorium - my go-to-spot was right over there, on the aisle, about halfway up - I had no idea that I would go into public service. My job was to convey our best intelligence and analytic judgments to the President and his national security team. In my time, I served 5 Presidents - 3 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Our duty was to serve the President regardless of who was sitting at that desk. I am not a Republican, nor am I a Democrat.Īs a CIA officer, I was not a policymaker, and I was not a political appointee. And, as I make my comments here today, let me be very clear on a couple of critical points: For me, it was serving as an intelligence officer. But, next time you hear someone belittling the quality of those “bureaucrats” in Washington, remember that the federal workforce has included 69 Nobel laureates.Ĭlearly, public service can take many forms. Too often, I think that the American people see “politics” and think “government.” Or, they think in terms of “bureaucrats” - and have the notion that the government is filled with people who have second-class minds who couldn’t get a job in the private sector. ![]() Today, only one-half of Americans trust their government to do the right thing, and even fewer are satisfied with the way democracy is working. I think this is a particularly important topic in these politically divisive times. I want to focus my remarks on the enduring need for public service. I thank Dan for that kind introduction, and I thank you all for welcoming me back. ![]() I don’t know why that is, but it is true. I have briefed Presidents, I have negotiated with Afghan warlords, but there is something weirdly intimidating about coming back to speak at one’s alma mater. Thank you for that kind introduction and for giving me the opportunity to visit Seaver College again. Sorry, this design is no longer available.Before entering the private sector, Miscik had a distinguished twenty-two year career in intelligence, ultimately serving as the Central Intelligence Agency's deputy director for intelligence. Would you like to keep shopping or view your cart ? resources/images/category/books/row7-tile1-810圆70-092515.jpgĬards,books,businesscards,gifts,CardCalendar,calendar,calendars resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/icon_cardsize_6x8_v2.pngĬhoose any design below to see it displayed resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/icon_cardsize_5x7-v2.png Standard Cardstock,Premium Cardstock,Premium Cardstock 6x8 Trim options are only available on stationery cardstock. resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/Product_Format_Square.png resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/Product_Format_Portrait.png resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/Product_Format_Landscape.png resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/Photo_Orientation_Square.png resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/Photo_Orientation_Portrait.png resources/images/bsp/filter_icons/Photo_Orientation_Landscape.png Try few different keywords for the search, like "posters" "photo enlargements" Put keywords between quotation marks (") to search for exact phrase ![]() We could not find any results that matched Use general keywords, like "winter holidays" or "birthday cards" Try few different keywords for the search, like "party" and "celebration" Put keywords between quotation marks (") to search for an exact phrase To favourite an item, click theĬan't find what you're looking for? Try these tips:ĭouble-check the spelling of all your search terms When you view a design, we'll see them here so you can easily find them later You can 'Un' Favorite a product any time you want by selecting the icon.Īll your recently viewed products are kept here until you clear history. Premium Cardstock embossed with metallic gold, silver or rose gold foil, FREE return address printing, available by mail-order only ![]()
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