Deval Patrick Quotes & Sayings

“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.”

“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.”

“I think that hope, that ability to envision, to imagine a better way, and then to apply yourself to it, is the way to climb out of a hole, is the way to build a better life, is the way to build a better community and a better country.”

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

“We believe that in times like these we should turn to each other, not on each other. We believe that government has a role to play, not in solving every problem in everybody's life but in helping people help themselves to the American dream. That's what Democrats 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.”

“For too long, Democrats have been telling people what they want to hear. I'm going to tell you what I believe.”

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

“We need a government that is what we are at our best. Smart, efficient, pragmatic and compassionate.”

“A great teacher who is full of excitement and love for her students can make all the difference in their lives.”