There's a certain tragicness here as, in their reminiscing, they initially find great meaning in what the old bureaucrat was able to achieve, and seem inspired to follow his example, to become true servants of the people.
In a statement on Monday, former President Bush called Powell a great public servant, saying he was such a favorite of U.S. leaders that he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice.
Announcing his replacement, the head of the governing Servant of the People bloc and Ukraine's chief negotiator with Russia said the war and circumstances called for strengthing and regrouping.
I'm confident we can elect the right person some who will bring us together and understands that politicians including the president must be the people's server.