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Quote by Deval Patrick

“Governor is the only office I've ever run for, and I did so in the first place because I felt that there was a contribution I could make right now in governing for the long term and by leading by values. I ran for a second term to finish the work we started. I'll finish this out and return to the private sector, which I enjoy and miss in some ways.”

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Deval Patrick

Deval Patrick is an American politician who served as the 71st Governor of Massachusetts from 2007 to 2015. He is recognized for his advocacy for education reform, healthcare, and economic development. Before entering politics, Patrick had a career in the private sector, including as a lawyer and a corporate executive. more

“I very much believe in values-based leadership, and that the values that I believe in and try to govern by are transcendent values. They have nothing to do with race or even with political parties. Secondly, I think nothing substitutes for the power of the grassroots by showing them the courtesy of going to them where they are and inviting them to take part in the political process.”

Thinking Trying Believe Political Values I Believe Party Political Parties Courtesy

Author:Deval Patrick

“I've learned over the years that identity has a whole lot less to do with location or other people's expectations than with your own sense of self and self-confidence.”

Identity Expectations Sense Of Self

Author:Deval Patrick

“One great thing about being a black man is that if you put on a hat, you can move around unnoticed.”

Men Moving Black Great Things Unnoticed

Author:Deval Patrick

“Sometimes, when you're not getting a whole lot of attention, you're actually walking the right path.”

Sometimes Attention Path Walking

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