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
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. Barbara Jordan commonformgood 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
Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us. Barbara Jordan beliefconceptconscience Change image and share on social
Life is too large to hang out a sign: 'For Men Only.' Barbara Jordan hanglargelife Change image and share on social
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 capacitycompassionincapable 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 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 admonishcallcommon share on social
The imperative is to define what is right and do it. Barbara Jordan defineimperative 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
