I wanted to go to Washington to bring people together who had never been together before. I wanted to break down the barriers between races. Edward Brooke barrierbreakbring Change image and share on social
Power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely, and I found that out when I was Attorney General in Massachusetts. Edward Brooke absoluteabsolutelyattorney Change image and share on social
When I arrived in the Senate, the moderate so-called Rockefeller Republicans held the balance of power. Edward Brooke arrivebalancecall Change image and share on social
I never studied much at Howard, but at Boston University, I didn't do much else but study. Edward Brooke bostonhowardstudy Change image and share on social
I had male breast cancer and had dual radical modified mastectomy, and I've spent a lot of time working with the Susan G. Komen foundation to make men aware of male breast cancer - if you have breast tissue, you can have breast cancer. Edward Brooke awarebreastcancer share on social
I had made my reputation on integrity. Edward Brooke integritymakereputation Change image and share on social
In my state, the Republican Party was the most progressive party. Edward Brooke partyprogressiverepublican Change image and share on social
I am not a civil rights leader, and I don't profess to be one. Edward Brooke civilleaderprofess Change image and share on social
I can't serve just the Negro cause. I've got to serve all the people of Massachusetts. Edward Brooke havemassachusettsnegro Change image and share on social
I've never tried to run away from my race. I was born a black man. You know that in your bones as soon as you are able to understand this country... My approach to life about race is, I don't see the difference between black people and white people. Edward Brooke approachbearblack share on social
