I would say that in some ways George Mitchell is kind of an old fashioned guy, in terms of these basic values, but he was a very modern person, encouraging, he was not only accepting but he was actually encouraging.
BARBARA MIKULSKI
Our seniors’ retirement should never rely on the bull of political promises or the bear of the market.
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![Barbara Mikulski Quote - I wanted to [share] what a gracious kind of guy George Mitchell was.](https://minimalistquotes.com/images/i-wanted-to-share-what-a-gracious-kind-of-guy-geor.jpg)
![Barbara Mikulski Quote - I knew of Senator [George] Mitchell because he was very close friends with who was soon to be the senior senator, Paul Sarbanes. Paul Sarbanes and George Mitchell were kind of pals together.](https://minimalistquotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/i-knew-of-senator-george-mitchell-because-he-was-v-683x1024.jpg)
