I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community. Barbara Jordan communityconfidenceform Change image and share on social
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 americaattemptfulfill Change image and share on social
I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person. Barbara Jordan intendmillperson Change image and share on social
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 communityfuturenational Change image and share on social
Let's all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. They represent what this country is all about. They are indigenous to the American idea. And these are principles which are not negotiable. Barbara Jordan americancountrydiscard share on social
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 americanbindblaspheme Change image and share on social
It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. Barbara Jordan debatedecisiondeliberation Change image and share on social
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. Barbara Jordan economiceducationempowerment Change image and share on social
The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems. Barbara Jordan americacitizendeserve Change image and share on social
We have made mistakes. In our haste to do all things for all people, we did not foresee the full consequences of our actions. And when the people raised their voices, we didn't hear. But our deafness was only a temporary condition, and not an irreversible condition. Barbara Jordan actionconditionconsequence share on social