People Quote by Matt Gonzalez

“When I got into politics, it was a shock. People promise all sorts of things and then never deliver.” quote by Matt Gonzalez — Download Open image

“When I got into politics, it was a shock. People promise all sorts of things and then never deliver.”

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I really am disappointed when I run into people who are angry I'm leaving office.

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