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I have 15 years of executive experience as a big-city mayor and as a governor.

I've tried to lead a progressive, activist government.

I had a 20-year, stellar government career.

I've never really spent a lot of time thinking about my individual accomplishments actually.

I worked in the Clinton administration.

I've made a lifetime commitment to the union movement and to public education.

I have lived long enough both in years and in accomplishments.

I have made 'start, grow and stay' a big part of my administration.

I've used the prestige and influence of having been a president of the United States as effectively as possible. And secondly, I've still been able to carry out my commitments to peace and human rights and environmental quality and freedom and democracy and so forth.