There is a sort of an unwritten code in Washington, among the underworld and the hustlers and these other guys, that I am their friend. — Marion Barry Copy Share Image
We got to do something about these Asians coming in and opening up business and dirty shops. They ought to go. — Marion Barry Copy Share
What dragged me down was not being mayor - it was insecurity, the need to be accepted by everyone, the pleasure syndrome. That's what… — Marion Barry Copy Share
And no offense, but let’s grow our own teachers, let’s grow our own nurses—and so that we don’t have to be scrounging around in… — Marion Barry Copy Share
People have criticized me because my security detail is larger than the president's. But you must ask yourself: are there more people who want… — Marion Barry Copy Share
I read a funny story about how the Republicans freed the slaves. The Republicans are the ones who created slavery by law in the… — Marion Barry Copy Share
I have to admit I didn't do as much as I should have back when I was mayor, but now we're getting it done.… — Marion Barry Copy Share
I am a great mayor; I am an upstanding Christian man; I am an intelligent man; I am a deeply educated man; I am… — Marion Barry Copy Share
The contagious people of Washington have stood firm against diversity during this long period of increment weather. — Marion Barry Copy Share
The brave men who died in Vietnam, more than 100% of which were black, were the ultimate sacrifice. — Marion Barry Copy Share
My personal view is very simple: What happens in your bedroom, it's up to you. If you want to use gay marriage as an… — Marion Barry Copy Share
