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View from the Corner Office in Massachusetts
May 25, 2006
Michael Dukakis 1988 US presidential nominee (D)
Paul Cellucci vp, corp dev, Magna Entertainment
Jane Swift governor, MA (2001-2003)
Thomas M. Menino mayor, city of Boston

Three of its former governors discuss the attainment of the American dream in Massachusetts.

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