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- Hello, everyone.

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In the Department of Defense,

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we spend time training and reflecting

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on our values and ethics

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because it makes us better

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warfighters, employees, and citizens.

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I challenge leaders at every level

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to incorporate ethics training
into their operations.

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Consider throwing out an
ethical scenario for discussion

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at the beginning of a staff meeting

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or maybe at the end of a PT session.

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Make the topics relevant
to your organization.

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My only ask is that this
be a leader-led effort

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that involves all members of the team.

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I personally lead ethics training

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with the Department to set that example

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and I want everyone to do the same.

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We must do more than talk about ethics.

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We have to be ethical in everything we do.

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We must all give extra thought

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to ethical behavior during
this election season.

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In order to maintain the hard-earned trust

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and confidence of the
American people we serve,

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it is important that we avoid any action

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that could imply official endorsement

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of a political party,
candidate, or campaign.

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Political activity while in uniform,

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while on duty, or while in a
federal building is prohibited.

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If you are attending a campaign event,

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you are not allowed to wear
something that identifies

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you as a federal employee
or service member.

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And you may never wear a
political symbol while in uniform.

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Our people are our greatest strength

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because we stick to the principles

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that make the United States military

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the most professional and ethical

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fighting force the world has ever known.

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Thank you for what you do every day

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for the Department and our nation.