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Ive been in the legislative branch and now the executive branch and in each case I felt it was important we use our constitutional responsibilities to the fullest.

John Engler

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John Engler
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: October 12
Former Governor Of Michigan
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Mount Pleasant
Michigan
John Mathias Engler
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I don't put labels on myself.
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Nobody gets any guarantees.
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