One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves. Barbara Jordan acceptbeingclear 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
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 must exchange the philosophy of excuse - what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility. Barbara Jordan controlexchangeexcuse 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 imperative is to define what is right and do it. Barbara Jordan defineimperative Change image and share on social
There is no executive order; there is no law that can require the American people to form a national community. This we must do as individuals and if we do it as individuals, there is no President of the United States who can veto that decision. Barbara Jordan americancommunitydecision share on social
What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise. Barbara Jordan americagoodpeople Change image and share on social
Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power. Barbara Jordan blackbraincall Change image and share on social
A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation. Barbara Jordan futuregovernmentinvigorate Change image and share on social
