I think Maine needs people. It needs diversity. It needs to be able t… — John Baldacci

I think Maine needs people. It needs diversity. It needs to be able to respect people. Openness is crucial for this state because we don't want to be known for having the oldest state in the nation. We want young families.

John BaldacciPolitician · American · b. 1955

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