This was the first time a woman in Dallas had won public office of any kind - even women questioned whether or not I was qualified, whether or not I could take it.
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We try to involve anyone who is involved at any level to talk about peace, to emphasize it more, talk about it more, and support it more.Eddie Bernice Johnson
During the election, I had three male opponents and we went into a runoff. The front runner for the men was a native of Dallas who had run at large before, but I had a higher profile than him from my community service.
Eddie Bernice Johnson
All issues are women's issues - and there are several that are just women's business.
Eddie Bernice Johnson
Our first phase was inviting all the women Ambassadors who were here from other countries and trying to get in touch with all the peace centers around the country in order to focus on increasing the volume and activity toward peace.
Eddie Bernice Johnson
There is not an issue that a woman cannot bring a perspective to.
Eddie Bernice Johnson
I came up in a family oriented towards the sick, so I always felt an obligation for doing something.
Eddie Bernice Johnson
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