Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 – January 17, 1996) was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights movement.
Do not call for black power or green power. Call for brain power. Use this quote
Education remains the key to both economic and political empowerment. Use this quote
What the people want is very simple - they want an America as good as its promise. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
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. Use this quote
Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap. Use this quote
We must not become the new puritans and reject our society. We must address and master the future together. It can be done if we restore the belief that we share a sense of national community, that we share a common national endeavor. It can be done. Use this quote
