Quote by Jesse Jackson
I came to the conclusion that in order to end racial barriers, I n

I came to the conclusion that in order to end racial barriers, I needed to run for the office of the president and put forth an agenda of social justice and world peace. In addition, I concluded that someone needed to run and challenge the liberal orthodoxy. – Jesse Jackson

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So here we are today with a new conversation. When University of Georgia plays Georgia Tech, its uniform color versus skin color. We have – weve overcome that level of racial fear. – Jesse Jackson

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Fear
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Our flag is red, white and blue, but our nation is a rainbow — red, yellow, brown, black and white — and were all precious in Gods sight. – Jesse Jackson

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Diversity
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Leadership cannot just go along to get along. Leadership must meet the moral challenge of the day. – Jesse Jackson

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Leadership
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Peace
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I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act. – Yitzhak Rabin

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You dont have to have fought in a war to love peace. – Geraldine Ferraro

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Peace

I fought for peace in the fifties. – Pete Seeger

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You will find peace not by trying to escape your problems, but by confronting them courageously. You will find peace not in denial, but in victory. – J. Donald Walters

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