Quotes by George J. Mitchell

About George J. Mitchell:

George John Mitchell, Jr. is an American lawyer, businessman and politician. A Democrat, Mitchell served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995 and as Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995.
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I didn't want to make it a lifetime thing. I don't believe in statutory term limits, but people can limit themselves if they want to, and that's what I decided to do.

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

As they say, one thing led to another, and, ultimately, the British and Irish governments asked me to serve as chairman of the peace negotiations, which ironically began six years ago this week.

George J. Mitchell

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

Author Bio

  • NameGeorge J. Mitchell
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornAugust 20, 1933
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Judge; Lawyer; Entrepreneur
  • AwardsKnight Grand Cross Of The Order Of The British Empire; Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize; Four Freedoms Award - Freedom Medal; Philadelphia Liberty Medal