Brian Schweitzer
1955
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Quotes
Biography
Brian Schweitzer is an American politician who served as the 23rd governor of Montana from 2005 to 2013. Born in 1955 in Havre, Montana, Schweitzer studied soil science before returning to the family farm business. He entered politics and was elected to the state Senate in 2000, later becoming governor where he championed progressive policies on energy, healthcare, and education.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I never met a person who made a difference by being like everyone else.
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There’s a saying in Montana: If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. In Washington, if you don't like the weather, do something about it.
3
Don’t pray for rain if you're going to complain about the mud.
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Leadership is not about the next election, it's about the next generation.
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I didn’t become governor because I wanted to be somebody; I became governor because I wanted to do something.