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
I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person. Barbara Jordan intendmillperson Change image and share on social
In other times, I could stand here and give this kind of exposition on the beliefs of the Democratic Party and that would be enough. But today that is not enough. People want more. Barbara Jordan beliefdemocraticexposition Change image and share on social
Let there be no illusions about the difficulty of forming this kind of a national community. It's tough, difficult, not easy. But a spirit of harmony will survive in America only if each of us remembers that we share a common destiny. Barbara Jordan americacommoncommunity 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
We have a positive vision of the future founded on the belief that the gap between the promise and reality of America can one day be finally closed. We believe that. Barbara Jordan americabeliefclose Change image and share on social
If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. Barbara Jordan deliverofficialproduce Change image and 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
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. Barbara Jordan economiceducationempowerment 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
