Barbara Jordan

I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th century identified with the Democratic Party. We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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Let each person do his or her part. If one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer. For the American idea, though it is shared by all of us, is realized in each one of us. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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The imperative is to define what is right and do it. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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We have a positive vision of the future founded on the belief that the gap between the promise and reality of America can one day be finally closed. We believe that. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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If you're going to play the game properly, you'd better know every rule. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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