419 Quotes by Jesse Jackson

What we have to be judged by is the work we try to do. It’s public service, not perfect service.

When I came here, I put my hand on the Bible and swore to uphold the Constitution. I didn’t put my hand on the Constitution and swear to uphold the Bible.

I cast my bread on the waters long ago. Now it’s time for you to send it back to me – toasted and buttered on both sides.

If a black doctor discovers a cure for cancer, ain’t no hospital going to lock him out.

I hear that melting pot stuff a lot, and all I can say is that we haven’t melted.

I was born in a slum, but the slum wasn’t born in me.

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.

Just because a chicken was born in the oven doesn’t make it a biscuit.

I think reconciliation is Obama’s goal – but the fight with the Republicans is like a fight with pit bulls, they never let go. Even worse, now the Republicans feel they can keep pushing and he will keep giving. They have not seen a stiff resistance on his part.