70 Quotes by Deval Patrick

I certainly understand the instinct to favor someone with whom you make a personal connection. But I also understand, and everyone else does, the import of also doing the fundamentals in terms of a background check.

Be present – and see what a difference it makes in your lives and in the world.

I do identify with St. Patrick, not just in name. He drove the snakes out of Ireland. I intend to drive the snakes out of the State House.

It’s a free country. I wish it weren’t.

Let’s go tell everyone we meet that, when the American dream is at stake, you want Barack Obama in charge.

We have drained common sense out of our politics. The more we focus on tactics and games, the more good people check out and give up.

It’s time for democrats to grow a backbone and stand up for what we believe.

We’re Americans. We shape our own future. Let’s start by standing up for President Barack Obama.

I view the experiences that I have had – both the tough ones and the pleasant ones – as gifts.