But this is the great danger America faces. That we will cease to be one nation and become instead a collection of interest groups: city against suburb, region against region, individual against individual. Each seeking to satisfy private wants. Barbara Jordan americaceasecity share on social
I think it no accident that most of those emigrating to America in the 19th century identified with the Democratic Party. We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds. Barbara Jordan 19thaccidentamerica Change image and share on social
If you're going to play the game properly, you'd better know every rule. Barbara Jordan gameplayproperly 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
More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future. Barbara Jordan accountablefuturehandshake share on social
Throughout out history, when people have looked for new ways to solve their problems, and to uphold the principles of this nation, many times they have turned to political parties. They have often turned to the Democratic Party. Barbara Jordan democratichistorylook 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
There is no obstacle in the path of young people who are poor or members of minority groups that hard work and preparation cannot cure. Barbara Jordan curegrouphard Change image and 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
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
