I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person. Barbara Jordan intendmillperson 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
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
What we have to do is strike a balance between the idea that government should do everything and the idea, the belief, that government ought to do nothing. Strike a balance. Barbara Jordan balancebeliefgovernment Change image and 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
Even as I stand here and admit that we have made mistakes I still believe that as the people of America sit in judgment on each party, they will recognize that our mistakes were mistakes of the heart. They'll recognize that. Barbara Jordan admitamericaheart 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
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
We are a party of innovation. We do not reject our traditions, but we are willing to adapt to changing circumstances, when change we must. We are willing to suffer the discomfort of change in order to achieve a better future. Barbara Jordan achieveadaptchange share on social
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
