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Harold Washington Quotes

Harold Washington quotes

American Politician April 15, 1922 – November 25, 1987

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What is so remarkable about the success of affirmative action is that it has been accomplished despite the Justice Department and the policies of the federal government. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our..."
Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "Business as usual will not be accepted by any part of this city."
Business as usual will not be accepted by any part of this city. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "Affirmative action works but we're going to need to muster all..."
Affirmative action works but we're going to need to muster all our political resources if we are to keep it in place. Harold Washington
That fallacy flies in the face of studies that show, every day, in every way, things are getting a little worse for America's minorities relative to the progress made by those in the top percentiles of assets and income. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "The third fallacy is that affirmative action doesn't work."
The third fallacy is that affirmative action doesn't work. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "Our concern is to heal. Our concern is to bring together."
Our concern is to heal. Our concern is to bring together. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "I am not interested in splitting the white vote."
I am not interested in splitting the white vote. Harold Washington
Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention of the federal government. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "Let's not be overconfident, we still have to count the votes."
Let's not be overconfident, we still have to count the votes. Harold Washington
Harold Washington quote: "I want to be a mayor who helped, really helped."
I want to be a mayor who helped, really helped. Harold Washington

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