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Deval Patrick on Homeland Security
Democratic Governor (MA) and presidential contender
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Don't cast anti-terror policies on any one group
Patrick has released no policy proposals on his counterterrorism approach, but he points to his experience responding to the 2013 terror attack in Boston.
In the wake of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, Patrick warned against anti-terror efforts that cast suspicion on any particular group of people.
Patrick, who weathered criticism over his decision to shut down Boston's public services and bring in National Guard troops during the attacks, also argued that law enforcement must use
their surveillance power prudently and that a mentality of "permanent lockdown" must be avoided to preserve American liberties.
Source: Council on Foreign Relations on 2019 Democratic primary
, Dec 24, 2019
Signed bill for $177 million in state taxes for local bases
Just weeks before Tax Day, April 15, Governor Deval Patrick, Obama's "close friend," signed into law a bond bill that dispenses
$177 million in Massachusetts State Taxes to the Pentagon for construction and "upgrades" of U.S. military bases in the state. That's right, not federal taxes but state taxes.
Source: Counterpunch e-zine on 2019 Democratic primary
, Apr 29, 2019
Massachusetts leads the nation in veterans benefits
Like every state, we cut spending and headcount, and slimmed down programs or eliminated some. But we also chose to invest in education, in health care and in job creation--because we all know that educating our kids, having health care you can depend
on, and a good job is the path to a better future.- That's why today our students lead the nation in overall achievement and the world in math and science.
- That's why we lead the nation in health care coverage with over 98 percent of our
residents insured.
- That's why we lead the nation in energy efficiency and in veterans' services.
And it's also why we have not only closed our budget gaps, eliminated our structural deficit, and achieved the highest bond rating in our history, but
made the kinds of meaningful reforms in the pension system, in municipal health benefits, in our schools, in our transportation and so much more that had eluded our predecessors for a long, long time. None of this is happening by accident.
Source: MA 2012 State of the State Address
, Jan 23, 2012
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