A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation. — Barbara Jordan
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding — Barbara Jordan
But this is the great danger america faces. That we will cease to be one nation and become — Barbara Jordan
If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. — Barbara Jordan
It is reason, and not passion, which must guide our deliberations, guide our debate, and guide our decision. — Barbara Jordan
Let there be no illusions about the difficulty of forming this kind of a national community. — Barbara Jordan
Let’s all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. — Barbara Jordan
More is required of public officials than slogans and handshakes and press releases. — Barbara Jordan
The citizens of america expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems. — Barbara Jordan
There is no executive order; there is no law that can require the american people to form — Barbara Jordan