So I developed very early a massive inferiority complex, and I've told the story often about how that inspired me later in life to get involved in other things, because I couldn't out-do my brothers in sports, and it's a very competitive relationship. George J. Mitchell brothercompetitivecomplex share on social
When I went to college, my goal was to be a college history teacher. I majored in history. George J. Mitchell collegegoalhistory Change image and share on social
What is good about the United States is the sense that you can disagree with the government and not be seen as unpatriotic, although many in the government will try to make you seem unpatriotic. George J. Mitchell disagreegoodgovernment Change image and share on social
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 agoaskbegin Change image and share on social
I had been involved in U.S. intelligence in Berlin, Germany, while in the military and had worked with a contact with the Central Intelligence Agency office there. George J. Mitchell agencyberlincentral Change image and share on social
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 decidelifetimelimit Change image and share on social
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. George J. Mitchell backdecisionenjoy Change image and share on social
Although he's regularly asked to do so, God does not take sides in American politics. George J. Mitchell americanaskgod Change image and share on social
From my parents, I learned a very strong work ethic, and all of my brothers and sisters all worked from the earliest days of life right through to the present time. George J. Mitchell brotherdayearly Change image and share on social
You know, the pessimism which exists now in the Middle East existed in Northern Ireland, but we stayed at it. George J. Mitchell eastexistireland Change image and share on social
