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Former Governor of Vermont

Howard Dean is an American politician who served as the Governor of Vermont. Born on November 17, 1948, he is a prominent Democrat known for his public service in Vermont and his leadership within the Democratic Party. He ran for the presidency in the 2004 U.S. presidential election, although he ultimately did not secure the Democratic nomination.

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“So what we - all we really want, I think, from the so-called Democratic wing of the Democratic Party is really to stand up for what we believe in.”

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“I supported the war in Afghanistan because 3000 of our people were murdered and I thought we had a right to defend the people of the United States.”

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“Dealing with race is about educating white folks.”

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“I believe that the flag of the Confederate States of America is a painful symbol and reminder of racial injustice and slavery which Abraham Lincoln denounced from here over 150 years ago.”

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“The French will always do exactly the opposite on what the United States wants regardless of what happens, so we're never going to have a consistent policy.”

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“I have never favored a Social Security retirement age of 70 nor do I favor one of 68.”

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“Prison is an important part of life. We can't have violent people running around in the streets. (3 out of 4 federal prisoners are serving time for non-violent crimes.) Most competent and qualified kindergarden teachers can tell you who the 5 kids are in his or her class likely to wind up in prison 15 - 20 years from now.”

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“The way to balance the budget is for Congress to cut Social Security, move the retirement age to 70, cut defense, Medicare and veterans pensions, while the states cut almost everything else. It would be tough but we could do it.”

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“I think in general the ends do not justify the means.”

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“My view of Christianity is that the hallmark of being a Christian is to reach out to people who have been left behind. So I think there was a religious aspect to my decision to support civil unions.”

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“How much courage does it take for Dean to throw red meat to the party faithful?”

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“The status quo helps liberals. We're going to change the country.”

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“Luckily, I'm a governor - so I get to tell you what I've already done not just what I'm going to do.”

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“This country was the moral leader of the world until George Bush became president.”

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“We have to say what we believe... whether it's popular or not.”

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“Second of all, I don't think Wall Street is doing what it's supposed to be doing, even after the shameful performance of the last two years. They're are not allocating capital.”

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“When you - when you - and this is still going on today - are making your money by pushing paper around, when you should be making your money by investing venture capital in various job-creating things, that makes it much harder to recover.”

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“There are no ideas in the Republican Party right now in the Congress. They're the party of no. They desperately need some intellectual leadership. And whatever you think of Newt Gingrich, he can supply intellectual leadership. So I hope he does run.”

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“The State of the Union may look rosy from the White House balcony or the suites of George Bush's wealthiest donors. But hardworking Americans will see through this president's efforts to wrap his radical agenda with a compassionate ribbon.”

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“Someone earlier made a remark about losing 500 soldiers and 2,200 wounded in Iraq. Those soldiers were sent there by the vote of Sen. Lieberman, Sen. Edwards and Sen. Kerry. I think that is a serious matter.”

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About the Author

Born: November 17, 1948
Known for: Former Governor of Vermont
Quotes: 120

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