Welcoming Quinn To The DGA Team
Within minutes of the IL Senate vote to toss Gov. Rod Blagojevich out of office, the Democratic Governors Association (DGA) Chair Gov. Brian Schweitzer welcomed new IL Gov. Pat Quinn to the ranks of Democratic governors:
"Pat Quinn has a long history of standing up for Illinois," Gov. Schweitzer said. "He has been a tireless advocate for taxpayers, consumers, and military families. He values government accountability and transparency. Pat will lead Illinois through trying economic times and help to renew people's faith in government. Welcome, Governor Quinn, to the DGA."DGA Executive Director Nathan Daschle added, "Governor Quinn fits in well with the nation's 27 other Democratic Governors because he focuses on getting results for the families who make up the backbone of our communities. The citizens of Illinois can count on Pat's strong and ethical leadership to lead the state forward in difficult times."
First elected Lieutenant Governor in 2002, Gov. Pat Quinn was re-elected to the position in 2006. He served as State Treasurer from 1991 to 1995 and has been an active public servant for several decades.
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