Political Quotes

“Inaugural Address of Chief Justice Jeffrey L. Amestoy Three weeks ago, at the occasion of my nomination for the position of chief justice, I said I had so many people to thank I didn't know where to end. Today the task is even more difficult. But I still know where to start: Thank you, Governor Dean. To my "particular friend," Susan Lonergan Amestoy: I could not have made this journey without you--and it wouldn't have been as much fun. To Katherine, Christina, and Nancy Amestoy--for whom this is the third visit to the State House this month--thank you for your patience. I thought the events of the past 30 days might have been bewildering to our daughters, but Katie Amestoy had it exactly right when she told a friend on the day of my second interview with the governor: "I can't come over today. My Dad's trying out for Chief Justice." I thank my mother, Dianna Wood Amestoy, for being here today and for always being there in times of need. For those of you for whom a desire to impress your parents is a part of your motivation, I offer the following cautionary tale.…”