Barbara Jordan Quotes


What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise. Barbara Jordan America 307
A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation. Barbara Jordan Government 115
We are a people in a quandary about the present. We are a people in search of our future. We are a people in search of a national community. Barbara Jordan Future 113
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. Barbara Jordan Society 92
Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power. Barbara Jordan Equality 90
What we have to do is strike a balance between the idea that government should do everything and the idea, the belief, that government ought to do nothing. Strike a balance. Barbara Jordan Government 90
I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person. Barbara Jordan Become 90
In other times, I could stand here and give this kind of exposition on the beliefs of the Democratic Party and that would be enough. But today that is not enough. People want more. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 71
We are a party of innovation. We do not reject our traditions, but we are willing to adapt to changing circumstances, when change we must. We are willing to suffer the discomfort of change in order to achieve a better future. Barbara Jordan Change 70
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. Barbara Jordan Education 67
We must not become the new puritans and reject our society. We must address and master the future together. It can be done if we restore the belief that we share a sense of national community, that we share a common national endeavor. It can be done. Barbara Jordan Society 61
I believe that women have a capacity for understanding and compassion which man structurally does not have, does not have it because he cannot have it. He's just incapable of it. Barbara Jordan Women 56
We are a people trying not only to solve the problems of the present: unemployment, inflation… but we are attempting on a larger scale to fulfill the promise of America. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 56
There is no obstacle in the path of young people who are poor or members of minority groups that hard work and preparation cannot cure. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 55
I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community. Barbara Jordan Confidence 51
Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 51
I felt somehow for many years that George Washington and Alexander Hamilton just left me out by mistake. But through the process of amendment, interpretation, and court decision, I have finally been included in We, the people. Barbara Jordan Alexander 50
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 Uncategorized 50
If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 50
Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party. Barbara Jordan History 49
It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 49
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 Uncategorized 49
But this is the great danger America faces. That we will cease to be one nation and become instead a collection of interest groups: city against suburb, region against region, individual against individual. Each seeking to satisfy private wants. Barbara Jordan America 48
We must exchange the philosophy of excuse – what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 46
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. Barbara Jordan Uncategorized 44
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 Positive 34
For all of its uncertainty, we cannot flee the future. Barbara Jordan Future 33
We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny. Barbara Jordan Government 29
If youre going to play the game properly youd better know every rule. Barbara Jordan Politics 23

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