country. if he were running for president a haircut with george the greek would mean this little barbershop would be filled with secret service agents. he says it s not an easy decision. i ll never forget my older daughter saying to me, dad, very few people have this opportunity. you ve got a responsibility to do this. thank you-all very much. thank you. today a son of greek immigrants named mike dukakis announces his candidacy for the president of the united states. anyone whose been within six counties of michael heard the story of massachusetts, how a rundown state with double digit unemployment became one of the hottest economies in the country. dukakis campaign will be run by his chief of staff and harbor law professor.