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The challenge: President Teddy Roosevelt once observed, "The government is us; we are the government, you and I." This sentiment
seems to have lost its meaning for many Americans and has been replaced by rhetoric that "government is the problem, not the
solution." Few Americans realize how vital government is to their daily health, safety and well-being until something goes
wrong. Because "we are the government," we must bring all critical segments of our society together -- policymakers and the
philanthropic, business and academic sectors -- to work to ensure that our government workforce is equipped and supported
in its endeavor to serve the American people. Government cannot be the solution to our collective problems if it is the sole
actor. The opportunity: Many organizations work with government to shape policy, but the Partnership is unique in its exclusive
focus on the government's ability to deliver on its commitments through its people. We believe by increasing government's
capacity to function well -- because government is the largest actor on virtually every major issue facing our nation, from
security to health care to education -- we can drive tremendous improvements across our country on a multitude of issues.
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