Quotes by Deval Patrick

• For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.
• 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.
• If you are ever going to move beyond where you stand at that moment you have to conjure a picture in your head of where you want to go.
• 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.
• We need a government that is what we are at our best. Smart, efficient, pragmatic and compassionate.