“In the spring of 1994 I decided not to seek reelection to the Senate. I had made the decision 12 years earlier, Christmas Day of 1982, just after I had been first elected to a full term, that I would do the best I could for a limited time.” YearsFirstsMadeTermDecisionSpringDecidedChristmasSenateDo The BestChristmas DayLimited TimeReelection Author:George J. Mitchell
“I'm glad I made the decision, although the practice of law - and particularly serving as a federal judge - was a part of my life that I really enjoyed and treasured and look back on it with fondness.” LooksMadeLawDecisionPracticeJudgingAffectionGladEnjoyedServingFondnessTreasuredFederal Judges Author:George J. Mitchell