The imperative is to define what is right and do it.

BARBARA JORDAN

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The imperative is to define what is right and do it.

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We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny.

BARBARA JORDAN

We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny.
BARBARA JORDAN
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

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

Balance
I believe that women have a capacity for understanding and compassion which a man structurally does not have, does not have it because he cannot have it. He’s just incapable of it.

BARBARA JORDAN

I believe that women have a capacity for understanding and compassion which a man structurally does not have, does not have it because he cannot have it. He’s just incapable of it.
BARBARA JORDAN
A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.

BARBARA JORDAN

A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.
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Shaping Willing
I never wanted to be run of the mill.

BARBARA JORDAN

I never wanted to be run of the mill.
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Mills Running Wanted
Justice of right is always to take precedence over might.

BARBARA JORDAN

Justice of right is always to take precedence over might.
BARBARA JORDAN

Ubuntu
We must exchange the philosophy of excuse – what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility.

BARBARA JORDAN

We must exchange the philosophy of excuse – what I am is beyond my control for the philosophy of responsibility.
BARBARA JORDAN

Responsibility
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

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
Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us.

BARBARA JORDAN

Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us.
BARBARA JORDAN
If you are dissatisfied with they way things are, then you have got to resolve to change them.

BARBARA JORDAN

If you are dissatisfied with they way things are, then you have got to resolve to change them.
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Dissatisfied Resolve Way
For our immigration policy to make sense, it is necessary to make distinctions between those who obey the law, and those who violate it.

BARBARA JORDAN

For our immigration policy to make sense, it is necessary to make distinctions between those who obey the law, and those who violate it.
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Distinction Immigration
If you’re going to play the game [politics] properly, you’d better know every rule.

BARBARA JORDAN

If you’re going to play the game [politics] properly, you’d better know every rule.
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Games Knows
I never intended to be a run-of-the-mill person.

BARBARA JORDAN

I never intended to be a run-of-the-mill person.
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Mills Persons Running
The Supreme Court has always been the last bastion of the protection of our freedoms.

BARBARA JORDAN

The Supreme Court has always been the last bastion of the protection of our freedoms.
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Lasts Protection
More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.

BARBARA JORDAN

More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. More is required. We must hold ourselves strictly accountable. We must provide the people with a vision of the future.
BARBARA JORDAN
I live a day at a time. Each day I look for a kernel of excitement. In the morning, I say: ‘What is my exciting thing for today?’ Then, I do the day. Don’t ask me about tomorrow.
BARBARA JORDAN

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