Our concept of governing is derived from our view of people. It is a concept deeply rooted in a set of beliefs firmly etched in the national conscience, of all of us.
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Life is too large to hang out a sign: "For Men Only."Barbara Jordan
The citizens of America expect more. They deserve and they want more than a recital of problems.
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I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person.
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We cannot improve on the system of government handed down to us by the founders of the Republic. There is no way to improve upon that. But what we can do is to find new ways to implement that system and realize our destiny.
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Even as I stand here and admit that we have made mistakes I still believe that as the people of America sit in judgment on each party, they will recognize that our mistakes were mistakes of the heart. They'll recognize that.
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One thing is clear to me: We, as human beings, must be willing to accept people who are different from ourselves.
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