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We are more than an economy. We are a society.
We prosper as a society when we invest in our human capital, in our people. In twelve years of public service and, before that, as a labor lawyer, I fought to expand opportunity, improve access to health care and provide working people with fair wages and benefits.
Education was and is the first priority. Here in Massachusetts, we have made great strides toward correcting the disparities between rich and poor, urban and suburban school districts. But we have miles to go before we sleep.
When, in my first term as a state senator, I co-authored the Education Reform Act, longtime observers said that the changes would not last. At my insistence, however, we kept the promise, and more kids fulfilled their promise. Test scores went up. Our fourth graders ranked first in the nation in science and math. We sent more of our kids on to higher education than any other state in the nation. Opportunity is not yet universal, though. We cannot sleep, we cannot rest, until it is.
I am proud of my role in winning that progress. That success and my own success in office were possible only with the hard work and support of so many friends, allies and volunteers. I will never fully repay the debt of gratitude I owe to so many dedicated people. Those of you who offered your time, energy and support honored me with your dedication. Thank you for your unwavering commitment.
The Democratic Party and its candidates for office are the best hope for building a fairer state, a commonwealth that is worthy of the name. For the sake of the hardworking men and women who are the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, I urge you to get involved and to vote for Democrats.
Sincerely,
Tom
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