Barbara jordan

A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good.

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...

One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.

The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems.

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.

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.

What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise.

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

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

We call ourselves public servants but I'll tell you this: we as public servants must set an example for the rest of the nation. It is hypocritical for the public official to admonish and exhort the...