I think it would be wonderful if Tony took this job.
Can the vision you now hold in maturity be communicated through the confines of the job restraints?
I know your country is important and your skills are now honed -- but can your family stand the pay cut?
The only thing that I know is that you could sell that conservative vision of our country like few others can if the actions of the administration will let you do it.
Our best wishes to you.