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Barbara Jordan quotes

American Politician February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996

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Barbara Jordan quote: "Life is too large to hang out a sign: "For Men Only.""
Life is too large to hang out a sign: "For Men Only." Barbara Jordan
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
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
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
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
Barbara Jordan quote: "What the people want is very simple - they want an America as..."
What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise. Barbara Jordan
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
Barbara Jordan quote: "A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share..."
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. Barbara Jordan
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 people to uphold the common good. Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan quote: "I have confidence that we can form this kind of national..."
I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community. Barbara Jordan
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
Let there be no illusions about the difficulty of forming this kind of a national community. It's tough, difficult, not easy. But a spirit of harmony will survive in America only if each of us remembers that we share a common destiny. Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan quote: "Education remains the key to both economic and political..."
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. Barbara Jordan
Even as I stand here and admit that we have made mistakes I still believe that as the people of America sit in judgment on each party, they will recognize that our mistakes were mistakes of the heart. They'll recognize that. Barbara Jordan
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

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