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“When you go into public service, you understand you're trading something. You want to feel good about what you do, but you're not going to make what people in private sector make.”

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Trey Gowdy is an American politician born on August 22, 1964. He served as a U.S. Representative from South Carolina and is known for his work in congressional investigations and debates. more

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