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“We'll be competitive with organized labor, we're also competitive with regular, unorganized labor, working people who see their stakes and their future in the plans we're putting forward to move Massachusetts forward.”

Quote by Deval Patrick

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Deval Patrick
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

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