My fervent expectation is that sooner rather than later, the United States Senate will more closely reflect the rich diversity of this great country. Edward Brooke closelycountrydiversity 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 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
The polarization of Congress; the decline of civility; and the rise of attack politics in the 1980s, the 1990s, and the early years of the new century are a blot on our political system and a disservice to the American people. Edward Brooke 1980s1990samerican share on social
You can't say the Negro left the Republican Party; the Negro feels he was evicted from the Republican Party. Edward Brooke evictfeltleave Change image and share on social
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
I always believed there would be an African-American president. It was something I'd dreamed about, thought about, but certainly did not believe would happen in my lifetime. Edward Brooke africanamericanbelieve Change image and share on social
I grew up segregated, but there was not much feeling of being shut out of anything. Edward Brooke feltgrowsegregate Change image and share on social
President Nixon has lost his effectiveness as the leader of this country, primarily because he has lost the confidence of the people. Edward Brooke confidencecountryeffectiveness Change image and share on social
