American - Politician | July 31, 1956 -
A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.
Deval Patrick
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I grew up on the south side of Chicago, most of that time on welfare. My mother and sister and I used to live with my grandparents and various cousins. We shared a two-bedroom tenement, and the three of us slept in one of those bedrooms and had a set of bunk beds.
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This is a horrific day in Boston. My thoughts and prayers are with those who have been injured.
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We need a government that is what we are at our best. Smart, efficient, pragmatic and compassionate.
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I very much believe in values-based leadership and that the values that I believe in and try to govern by are transcendent values.
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For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.
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I do identify with St. Patrick, not just in name. He drove the snakes out of Ireland. I intend to drive the snakes out of the State House.
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If you are ever going to move beyond where you stand at that moment you have to conjure a picture in your head of where you want to go.
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We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up.
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Anybody who knows me knows that I'm no attack dog.
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I don't want to be a senator.
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I view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.
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