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The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal immigration.... We recommend immediate reimbursement of criminal justice costs, because

The Commission agrees that the federal government should help alleviate these costs. The best way to do so is to reduce illegal immigration.... We recommend immediate reimbursement of criminal justice costs, because these conditions can now be met, but we urge further study of the costs of health care and education before impact aid is provided.

Barbara Jordan
Impact, Government, Justice

I have confidence that we can form this kind of national community.

Barbara Jordan
Community, Kind, Form
1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

We are a heterogeneous party made up of Americans of diverse backgrounds.

Barbara Jordan
Party, Made, Backgrounds
1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

Let us heed the voice of the people and recognize their common sense. If we do not, we not only blaspheme our political heritage, we ignore the common ties that bind all Americans.

Barbara Jordan
Voice, Ties, People
1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

If you're going to play the game [politics] properly, you'd better know every rule.

Barbara Jordan
Games, Play, Knows

I never wanted to be run of the mill.

Barbara Jordan
Running, Mills, Wanted

[It is] one of the most complex and emotional issues of out time.

Barbara Jordan
Emotional, Issues, Immigration

In other times, I could stand here and give this kind of exposition on the beliefs of the Democratic Party and that would be enough. But today that is not enough. People want more.

Barbara Jordan
Party, People, Giving
1976 Democratic National Convention Keynote Address, delivered 12 July 1976, New York, NY

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