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
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
Life is too large to hang out a sign: 'For Men Only.' Barbara Jordan hanglargelife Change image and share on social
Let each person do his or her part. If one citizen is unwilling to participate, all of us are going to suffer. For the American idea, though it is shared by all of us, is realized in each one of us. Barbara Jordan americancitizenidea Change image and 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
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 felt somehow for many years that George Washington and Alexander Hamilton just left me out by mistake. But through the process of amendment, interpretation, and court decision, I have finally been included in 'We, the people.' Barbara Jordan alexanderamendmentcourt 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
For all of its uncertainty, we cannot flee the future. Barbara Jordan fleefutureuncertainty 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
