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… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
A nation is formed by the willingness of each of us to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
We are a party of innovation. We do not reject our traditions, but we are willing to adapt to changing circumstances, when change we… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
We believe that the people are the source of all governmental power; that the authority of the people is to be extended, not restricted. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
If you had to work in the environment of Washington, D.C., as I do, and watch those men who are so imprisoned and so… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
If youre going to play the game properly, youd better know every rule. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
All my growth and development led me to believe that if you really do the right thing, and if you play by the rules,… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
We are a people trying not only to solve the problems of the present: unemployment, inflation... but we are attempting on a larger scale… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
My faith in the Constitution is whole, it is complete, it is total, and I am not going to sit here and be an… — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
...for the system to be credible, people actually have to be deported at the end of the process. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
I have faith in young people because I know the strongest emotions which prevail are those of love and caring and belief and tolerance. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
One thing is very clear: Illegal immigrants are not entitled to benefits. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce. — Barbara Jordan Copy Share Image
