American - Activist | October 8, 1941 -
Most blacks will argue that they excel because of hard work, because of intellect, determination, sweat, blood, tears and risk.
Jesse Jackson
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I was extended secret service protection during my presidential run in 1984, when I received the most death threats ever made toward a candidate.
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It is a historical error for those who were not there to just refer to August 28th as 'I Have a Dream' speech day. That is a real disservice to those who were there. It was a sad day. It was not a celebration environment.
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America needs young people to be inspired to choose sacrifice over greed.
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Ronald Reagan was older than I was when he ran for president.
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If you don't know what tomorrow holds, you need to know who holds tomorrow!
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There is no power in cynicism. There is no forward thrust in cynicism.
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When you create more small businesses, you create small entrepreneurship. Out of that comes self-determination and employment.
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At least the politicians are accountable to the voters.
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We must all learn a good lesson - how to live together.
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Fighting disparities is very significant.
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You know, people'd always ask 'Why is Jesse Jackson running for the White House?' They never seen the house I'm running from.
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