Dallas was a Black and White society at that time; it didn't have the diversity it has now. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
During the election, I had three male opponents and we went into a runoff. The front runner for the men was a native of Dallas who had run at large before, but I had a higher profile than him from… — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
We have to think about the future and what it is we want to accomplish from this party. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
I'm not the only one who feels the sting of continually losing. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
Our first phase was inviting all the women Ambassadors who were here from other countries and trying to get in touch with all the… — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
There is not an issue that a woman cannot bring a perspective to. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
This was the first time a woman in Dallas had won public office of any kind - even women questioned whether or not I… — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
There are still traces of discrimination against race and gender, but it's a lot different than when I started out. It just comes quietly,… — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
Our second phase was to develop a school curriculum that teaches tolerance, respect for differences, conflict resolution, anger management, and other attributes of peace. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
I said we needed to organize women around the world to push peace. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
Generally speaking, historically in this country, the care of a child has been thought of as female business. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
As lawmakers, we must assure the people of America that our nation will not experience the nightmare of the 2000 presidential election. — Eddie Bernice Johnson Copy Share Image
