5 Memorable Moments from Governors Past & Present [VIDEO]

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Published: 13 Jul, 2012
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This weekend, the National Governors Association (NGA) will be meeting in Williamsburg, Virginia. The NGA is an annual meeting of current governors from all fifty U.S. states and five U.S. Territories. In honor of this year's meeting, here's the five memorable moments from governors past and present.

Governor Chris Christie – New Jersey

Governor Christie responds to a reporter questioning his tone of voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQQdZFtHJD8

Governor Angus King – Maine

Governor King announces his run as an independent for the U.S. Senate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfKxh4fpWSc

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Governor Rod Blagojevich – Illinois

Governor Blagojevich gives a heartfelt goodbye before going to prison.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNwI3nmD-Bo

Governor Mitt Romney – Massachussetts

Governor Romney discusses 'Romneycare' vs. 'Obamacare'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI5JjBHq8_0&feature=player_embedded

Governor George W. Bush – Texas

Governor Bush gives a “one finger victory salute”.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0IJkD0znCQ

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