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# Terry Branstad

(1946)   Lawyer   United States

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Terry Branstad is a lawyer from the United States, best known for *Christmas Emporium*.

## Quick Facts About Terry Branstad

Born November 17, 1946

Nationality United States

Profession Lawyer

Notable works Christmas Emporium

Spouse Christine Branstad

## About Terry Branstad

Terry Edward Branstad is a retired American politician and U.S. Army veteran who served as the 39th and 42nd governor of Iowa and the United States ambassador to China (2017–2020). A member of the Republican Party, Branstad is the longest-serving governor in United States history, with a total gubernatorial tenure of 22 years, 4 months, and 13 days.

## Awards & Honors

Commendation Medal

##  Quotes by Terry Branstad

> [Iowans do understand the importance of breaking down barriers and increasing international trade.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-branstad/iowans-do-understand-the-importance-of-breaking-down-barriers-and/)

Terry Branstad

[Barriers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/barriers/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c1a/terry-branstad-67029_barriers_iowans-do-understand-the-importance-of-b_67348.jpg)

> [You can't borrow your way to prosperity.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-branstad/you-can-t-borrow-your-way-to-prosperity/)

Terry Branstad

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/37e/terry-branstad-67029_borrow_you-can-t-borrow-your-way-to-prosperity_1114132.jpg)

> [Iowa voters are intelligent enough to make up their minds.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-branstad/iowa-voters-are-intelligent-enough-to-make-up-their-minds/)

Terry Branstad

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0d0/terry-branstad-67029_enough_iowa-voters-are-intelligent-enough-to-ma_1335048.jpg)

> [I'm going to announce in the very near future, I'm going to lead by example and start paying 20 percent of my…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/terry-branstad/i-m-going-to-announce-in-the-very-near-future-i-m-going-to-lead-by/)

Terry Branstad

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f41/terry-branstad-67029_announce_i-m-going-to-announce-in-the-very-near-f_3098662.jpg)

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