Barbara Jordan Quotes - Page 4

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• I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community.

  Barbara Jordan

  Community, Kind, Form

  1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

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• Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.

  Barbara Jordan

  Voice, Ties, People

  1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

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• We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds.

  Barbara Jordan

  Party, Made, Backgrounds

  1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

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• The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal immigration.... We recommend immediate reimbursement of criminal justice costs, because these conditions can now be met, but we urge further study of the costs of health care and education before impact aid is provided.

  Barbara Jordan

  Impact, Government, Justice

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• If you're going to play the game [politics] properly, you'd better know every rule.

  Barbara Jordan

  Games, Play, Knows

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• I never wanted to be run of the mill.

  Barbara Jordan

  Running, Mills, Wanted

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• [It is] one of the most complex and emotional issues of out time.

  Barbara Jordan

  Emotional, Issues, Immigration

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• 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

  Party, People, Giving

  1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

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