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.
Deval PatrickI view the experiences that I have had - both the tough ones and the pleasant ones - as gifts.
Deval PatrickMitt Romney talks a lot about all the things he's fixed. I can tell you that Massachusetts wasn't one of them. He's a fine fellow and a great salesman, but as governor he was more interested in having the job than doing it.
Deval PatrickWe're Americans. We shape our own future. Let's start by standing up for President Barack Obama.
Deval Patrick