You can't rise as a class. You have to rise individually. It's what many of the civil rights-era people don't understand. Alphonso Jackson civilclassera Change image and share on social
But I do know this: that the two and a half years that I've been at HUD, I am absolutely convinced that some of the best workers in the world are in Federal Government. Alphonso Jackson absolutelyconvincefederal Change image and share on social
As you know, in this country Anglo-Americans are about 75 to 76 percent home ownership in this country, where Hispanics, African Americans are less than 50 percent. Alphonso Jackson africanamericananglo Change image and share on social
In the final analysis, it is your decision to make, but it doesn't move as fast as I'd like it to move. Alphonso Jackson analysisdecisionfast Change image and share on social
And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business. Alphonso Jackson bulkbusinesscountry Change image and share on social
After leaving law school, I intentionally said that I never wanted to hold a job more than six years. Alphonso Jackson holdintentionallyjob Change image and share on social
HUD's mission is to provide decency and sanitary housing for low and moderate income people in this country. Alphonso Jackson countrydecencyhouse Change image and share on social
The Bush administration is the most diverse in history because the president fills jobs on the basis of a person's capabilities and qualifications, not on the color of his or her skin. Alphonso Jackson administrationbasisbush Change image and share on social
And for far too long, the Democrats have had a monopoly on black votes in this country. Alphonso Jackson blackcountrydemocrat Change image and share on social
So, we're saying, if we can give developers and builders incentives to cut down on the regulatory barriers that are faced in this country, then we might be able to address the needs of affordable housing. Alphonso Jackson addressaffordablebarrier share on social
