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Former Governor of Massachusetts

William Weld, born on July 31, 1945, is an accomplished American politician. He served as the Governor of Massachusetts from 1991 to 1997. During his tenure, Weld implemented a series of reforms, including tax reform and government efficiency improvements, which were well-received by the public.

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“I think the dignity of Congress and the dignity of the country demands something more than merely censure here.”

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“The best preparation for work is not thinking about work, talking about work, or studying for work: it is work.”

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“I think Hillary Clinton deserves to have people vouch for her other than members of the Democratic National Committee.”

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“I think in the real world that's probably correct. That would give federal matching funds. It would mean no more ballot access woes.”

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“We are making our case that we're fiscally responsible and socially inclusive and welcoming. And we think we've got on the merits the best ticket of the three parties, if you will, and so, you know, we'd like to get there.”

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“I've been at some pains to say that I fear for the country if Mr.[DonALD] Trump should be elected. I think it's a candidacy without any parallel that I can recall.”

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“I think it would be a threat [Donald's Trump presidency] to the conduct of our foreign policy and our position in the world at large.”

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“We're getting to the point where we're impinging on democratic institutions in this country and I think, you know, it takes a certain - not a suspension of disbelief - but willingness to go along with other people to get the ship of state going forward. I'm not sure that happens in a [Donald] Trump presidency, frankly.”

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“I mean that psychologically. I think [Donald Trump] showed in the debates when he encounters criticism or challenge he behaves the way a bully would. He just doesn't take it well.”

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“[Donald Trump] doesn't deal well with criticism and blame and I don't think he could competently manage the office of the presidency given the criticism and challenge that you face every single day as the President of the United States.”

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“[Donald Trump] just would not be in his element and I think he would wobble off course and I think the country just can't have that.”

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“I have a lot to say about Mrs. [Hillary] Clinton that has not been said by others recently and that I think needs to be said. I mean I've known her for 40 years. I worked with her, I know her well professionally. I know her well personally. I know her to be a person of high moral character. A reliable person and an honest person, however Mr. [Donald] Trump may rant and rave to the contrary. So I'm happy to say that. People can make their own choices.”

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“I think Gary Johnson would be capable of being a good chief executive and yes a commander in chief - Aleppo to the contrary, notwithstanding.”

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“[Donald Trump] would be chaos for the country, I think.”

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“[James Comey] should have gone to the Public Integrity section and said 'What do you folks think.' It's a little bit of an odd situation because he's a former deputy attorney general as well as head of the FBI so he may have trouble keeping on only the investigator hat forgetting that he's a former deputy attorney general. So it's not a good thing, it's a distraction so I think we should just ignore it because there's nothing there so get on with the business of last week of the election.”

“You know in fairness Gary [Johnson] and I have not agreed on a number of substantive issues in this campaign, tax policy, we've had some influence on each other, I think I've had some influence on him, on constructive engagement around the world, he's had some influence on me in criminal justice reform issues.”

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“I think Gary Johnson is just in the wrong place trying to be President of the United States. And that`s not a secret. I do not view those other two candidates, Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton the same way. I think very highly of Mrs. Clinton. I think she is very well qualified.”

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“I`m an old duck hunter. I like to go hunting where the ducks are. We`re looking for votes. I think maybe poaching some of those soft Donald Trump Republican votes would be the place to go.”

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“I would just say 2016 is a year when voters have to think for themselves and shouldn`t necessarily take it from the Rs and the Ds in Washington. But you have to vote for me because otherwise the other guy might win. That`s not really very substantive.”

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“I think Gary Johnson was probably expressing frustration at a series of pop quizzes. He actually was more authoritative on what to do in Syria before the Aleppo moment than any of the other candidates. And I think he called it about right. There is too many different rebel groups there. And it`s a terribly confused situation.”

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“I`m a member of Societies of Former World Leaders. And I`ve always been sort of in favor of constructive engagement around the world. And Gary Johnson has influenced me on criminal justice reform. I think I had some influence in discussions with him about the approach to international affairs.”

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“I think coercive taxation is theft, and government has a moral duty to keep it to a minimum.”

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“Before my tenure, people didn't seem to think that citizens had a right to limit the size of their government.”

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“I dare say that a majority of the American people think that having a fair hearing on an issue of importance in our relations with Mexico is extremely important to our national interest, as well as theirs.”

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“I think government has a major role to play in helping us with the pursuit of happiness.”

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“Managing people's sex lives is something that I don't think is a good role for government.”

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“I extend that to the abortion issue, I extend that to the so-called gay rights issue, I think this is a freedom principle and consistent with the analysis in the economic area as well.”

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“I think transportation and corrections are not the first two areas that I would go looking for massive change.”

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About the Author

Born: July 31, 1945
Known for: Former Governor of Massachusetts
Quotes: 66

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