I was the United States Attorney for Maine for three years, and then was appointed a federal judge.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I have been immeasurably honored to serve the people of Maine for nearly 40 years in public office and for the past 17 years in the United States Senate. It was incredibly difficult to decide that I would not seek a fourth term in the Senate.
I ran for attorney general to be attorney general.
I was privileged to serve as a judge.
I was appointed by Governor Gray Davis to the Los Angeles Superior Court and by President Obama to the district court and then the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In securing the state court appointment, I think it really helped that I had some trial experience.
I was a lawyer for 12 years in New York and Sweden.
I have a record as attorney general that is separate from my personal beliefs.
Well, my dad was the district attorney of New Orleans for about 30 years.
After 16 months of teaching, consulting, fellowship, and special project activities on matters ranging from conservation to healthcare to international trade, Gov. Ventura appointed me to the Minnesota Court of Appeals.
I was a trial lawyer when I was elected to Congress.
I was a chief justice. And before that, I was a district court judge, handled major felonies, including capital murder cases; and I handled major civil litigation.