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"I have extraordinary admiration and respect for those who dedicate their lives to public service"service to their communities and to our nation. At the same time, we must recognize that our politics, our government, and our institutions have too often failed the American people, culminating in this moment of crisis," the statement continued. "As we look ahead, we must be willing to pursue change through new methods and fresh thinking " committed to our same values and principles, but not bound by the same playbook."