The plain truth is that labor is the chief representative force that keeps the real special interests from dominating American political life.
Lane KirklandDon't believe that winning is really everything. It's more important to stand for something. If you don't stand for something, what do you win?
Lane KirklandWe must be part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulance drivers at the bitter end.
Lane KirklandWe have come too far, - struggled too long, - sacrificed too much and have too much left to do, - to allow that which we have achieved for the good of all to be swept away without a fight. And we have not forgotten how to fight.
Lane Kirkland