Change Quote by Fannie Lou Hamer

That's why I want to change Mississippi. You don't run away from problems - you just face them.

— Fannie Lou Hamer

As I grew older I began to realize that Mississippi really wasn't that bad. The basis for progress has always been there. And the…

— Mike Espy

The real problem in Mississippi is almost a complete moral breakdown. In order to move Mississippi from the bottom to the top, all we…

— James Meredith

A better Mississippi and a better America is in our future - if we fight for it.

— Mike Espy

These people in Mississippi State, they are not "down"; all they need is a chance. And I am determined to give my part not…

— Fannie Lou Hamer

I will stand up for Mississippi like no one has done before. My voice will resonate most strongly in our struggling communities.

— Mike Espy

The people of Mississippi can't just go home, shut down their small business, shut down their restaurants, shut down their gyms... and just think…

— Tate Reeves

I think there will be great leaders emerging from the State of Mississippi. The people that have the experience to know and the people…

— Fannie Lou Hamer

Mississippi gets more than their fair share back in federal money, but who the hell wants to live in Mississippi?

— Charles Rangel

“Things have come a long way in Mississippi. That’s the usual shorthand. Perhaps nowhere else in America has made more progress in its race…

— Richard Grant

Whether in public office or right here at home, I will never stop fighting for Mississippi. From the Delta to East Mississippi up to…

— Mike Espy

I believe we must stay focused on policies that will help put more Mississippians to work and make our economy stronger.

— Cindy Hyde-Smith