Quote by George J. Mitchell

In the spring of 1994 I decided not to seek reelection to the Senate. I had made the decision 12 years earlier, Christmas Day of 1982, just after I had been first elected to a full term, that I would do the best I could for a limited time.

In the spring of 1994 I decided not to seek reelection to th

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This quote reflects the author's personal decision to not pursue reelection as a senator. They explain that they had made a prior decision to only serve a limited time in office, which they had decided on Christmas Day in 1982 after being elected for the first time. The quote suggests that the author had a specific timeframe in mind for their political career and remained committed to this timeline, ultimately leading to their decision not to seek another term.

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By George J. Mitchell

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