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<p>That’s absolutely correct. We know that they can (and do) earn considerably more in the private sector as evidenced by all the former high ranking government officials (ex-senators, governors, cabinet members, etc.) that transition smoothly into the private sector and land some cushy board of directors position or senior advisory / consultancy position or work the lecture / book circuit for millions…</p>
<p>Ask James Baker what paid more his stint as Sec. State or his stint at the Carlyle Group? </p>
<p>Yeah, these guys are all altruistic and would never make any career decisions based on money or the prospect of making money.</p>