A government is invigorated when each of us is willing to participate in shaping the future of this nation.
Barbara JordanThe majority of the American people still believe that every single individual in this country is entitled to just as much respect, just as much dignity, as every other individual.
Barbara JordanI have faith in young people because I know the strongest emotions which prevail are those of love and caring and belief and tolerance.
Barbara JordanLet there be no illusions about the difficulty of forming this kind of a national community. It's tough, difficult, not easy. But a spirit of harmony will survive in America only if each of us remembers that we share a common destiny.
Barbara Jordan