George J. Mitchell
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...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 August 1933
CountryUnited States of America
children opportunity parent
I really owe everything to my parents and their devotion and drive to see to it that their children had the education which led to the opportunities that they never were able to have.
afford point pride whether
It's a point of pride for us now, whether or not we can afford it.
believe people term-limits
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.
war views president
Our firm view is that the president has no legal authority, none whatsoever, to commit American troops to war in the Persian Gulf or anywhere else without congressional authorization.
law practice judging
I'm glad I made the decision, although the practice of law - and particularly serving as a federal judge - was a part of my life that I really enjoyed and treasured and look back on it with fondness.