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Senate President’s statement today

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I was going to add this as a comment to the Wilkerson resigns diary but I think it deserves to stand on it's own.

Senate President Murray Statement to the Senate 11/19/08

When I stood before this distinguished body 20 months ago, I said I was honored and humbled to be chosen by my peers to lead the Massachusetts Senate. I remain honored … and I remain humbled.

That same faith you showed in me, I can assure you, I still have in this great institution.

This has been a trying time for the Senate, but this chamber and its members have stood too long, and served too well, to be shaken by the actions of any individual. And though one person may cast a temporary shadow, we are too strong, too determined and too righteous as a collective body to allow any doubt to linger.

Today, Dianne Wilkerson has made the right decision. With her resignation, the good work of the Senate will continue as we commit ourselves to ensuring the public trust.

As conscientious stewards of the Senate and the people of the Commonwealth, those of us on the floor of this chamber today are committed to the integrity of our state, our laws and this distinguished body.

To the people of the Commonwealth: … The Senate stands with you, and we will restore your faith in us, for we have chosen to serve, and you have chosen us to represent your interests.

This simple, tried-and-true relationship between citizen and representative is what we hold dear and is the reason we get up every morning; it’s the reason we come to this grand building – this symbol of our Commonwealth.

It’s the reason we fight for better health care; why we fight for children, veterans and the elderly; why we fight for families and small businesses; for safer neighborhoods, better schools, and a cleaner environment.

I don’t know if we will ever hear an apology from those who should offer one. I hope we do someday. But, on behalf of the Senate, I want to express my deepest belief that the moral fiber of this body is strong and unbending, and we will continue to serve our constituents and the people of the Commonwealth with great pride and conviction.

The shadow is lifting, and in time, hopefully not too long from now, the good work of the Senate and our commitment to the people will once again be the focus of all inquiry and conversation. To that end, let us begin again today.

Thank you.

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  1. To the people of the Commonwealth: … The Senate stands with you, and we will restore your faith in us, for we have chosen to serve, and you have chosen us to represent your interests…

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    I don’t know if we will ever hear an apology from those who should offer one. I hope we do someday. But, on behalf of the Senate, I want to express my deepest belief that the moral fiber of this body is strong and unbending, and we will continue to serve our constituents and the people of the Commonwealth with great pride and conviction.

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    p>I guess she’s not gonna make good on her word today…but there’s always tomorrow.

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    p>Until then, Mass Voters for Fair Elections will keep on keepin’ on, workin’ for the people of the Commonwealth…
    Learn more at http://www.massvoters.com

    • I don’t think we as taxpayers would have enjoyed our tax dollars going to pay for the campagins of Marzilli and Wilkerson – I also would not want my tax dollars to pay for the campaign of someone who is anti-marriage equality or pro-life – that is why I have never supported taxpayer funded elections……

      • cross-posted from antoher BMG thread (well, said, Greg!)

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        The public would benefit from taxpayer-funded campaigns because it takes elections off the auction block.

        Oooh, scary, Wilkerson and Marzilli could have publicly financed campaigns! I assume you have the same level of outrage when they drive on public roads, walk through public parks, and send their kids to public schools.

        Wilkerson, by the way, lead the charge against the Clean Elections public financing bill in the Senate, with Finneran leading the charge in the House. That speaks volumes about which types of candidates tend to fear it. Fortunately, Wilkerson’s replacement, Sonia Chang-Diaz, is a Clean Elections supporter.

        Elections are a public good and they deserve to treated as such.

        by: Greg
        Somerville for Instant Runoff Voting

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        p>To see a national map of Fair Election reform activities click here http://massvoters.com/MVFE/oth…

  2. You were the one and only senator who had nothing to hide.  

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    p>You will be sorely missed.  Now we are left with figuring out what the esteamed one’s are up to.

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    p>Farewell Diane!  Please be a snitch!  

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    p>It’s the only way we will know how things work on Beacon Hill.  Don’t let the others keep the money!

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  3. Yes, let’s. Were you or were you not at the August 2007 meeting at which Sen. Wilkerson arranged for the creation of 40 new liquor licenses in Boston? The FBI affidavit says you were. You say you weren’t, so are you accusing the FBI of lying?

  4. This part of Senator Murray’s statement could be a quote from any of the passionate activists in the BMG Community.

    This simple, tried-and-true relationship between citizen and representative is what we hold dear and is the reason we get up every morning; it’s the reason we come to this grand building – this symbol of our Commonwealth.

    It’s the reason we fight for better health care; why we fight for children, veterans and the elderly; why we fight for families and small businesses; for safer neighborhoods, better schools, and a cleaner environment.

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