George J. Mitchell Quotes

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George J. Mitchell

Profession : Politician

Birth : August 20, 1933

I got a job with a law firm in Portland after a couple of years with Senator Muskie. But by then, my interest in politics had been sparked, through meeting Senator Muskie, through seeing what he did.

George J. Mitchell

I enjoyed practicing law.

George J. Mitchell

From my parents, I learned a very strong work ethic, and all of my brothers and sisters all worked from the earliest days of life right through to the present time.

George J. Mitchell

First, the American legislative process isn't well suited to large and complex measures.

George J. Mitchell

And I spent that time working as an insurance adjuster and going to law school in the evening, and then when I left law school, I joined the Department of Justice in Washington.

George J. Mitchell