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

— Barbara Jordan

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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

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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

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I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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If you're going to play the game properly, you'd better know every rule. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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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

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There is no executive order; there is no law that can require the American people to form a national community. This we must do as individuals and if we do it as individuals, there is no President of the United States who can veto that decision. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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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. ↗

— Barbara Jordan

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I realize that I'm black, but I like to be viewed as a person, and this is everybody's wish. ↗

— Michael Jordan

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