Word: evanses
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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"I sometimes got frustrated at the length of time it took to get things done legislatively," said Evans. "There's no question that those who come to the Senate after having been governors tend to be frustrated--they are used to being in charge of their own time and having...
But Evans says he has a special appreciation for the slower pace of the legislature.
"Our forefathers came from dictatorial, totalitarian rules. These people who fled Europe and came to the North American continent had a great suspicion of too much power," Evans says, adding that the founding fathers were aware of the corruptive nature of power. "The whole idea of the legislature was to...
Evans' experience in Senate and statehouse give him insight into the great debate of whether a governor or a legislator is more qualified for the presidency.
"I would say that if you only have one experience, being governor is closer to the job of the chief executive," Evans says. "The only problem is that today, governors don't have the foreign policy experience and knowledge."