I just want take a moment to personally thank ALL of the women around the WORLD who have chosen to sacrifice their personal lives in order to give birth to new life. Women who have chosen to give unconditional love to their children. Women who have chosen to nuture and mentor these children who will become our future leaders. All of humanity owe's you a GREAT deal of gratitude, because without you women, NONE of us would exist.
The following are quotes made by women throughout U.S. history who fought against the establishment to give us the rights so many of us take for granted these days:
- "While others prayed for the good times coming, I worked for it." ~ Victoria Woodhull 1872
- "The glory of each generation is to make its OWN precedents." ~ Belva Ann Lockwood 1884 & 1888
- "The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a TRUE test of moral character." ~ Margaret Chase Smith 1964
- "We have to build things that we want to see accomplished, in life and in our country, based on our personal experiences to make sure that OTHERS DO NOT suffer the same discriminations." ~ Patsy Takemoto Mink 1972
- "You don't MAKE progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress from implementing ideas." ~ Shirley Anita Chisolm 1972
- "We MUST remember that ONE determined person can make a significant difference, and that one small group of determined people can change the course of history." ~ Sonia Johnson 1984
- "The Pledge of Allegiance" says... "with liberty and justice for ALL." What part of ALL don't you understand?" ~ Patricia S. Schroeder 1988
- "There cannot be TRUE democracy unless women's voices are heard. There cannot be TRUE democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives. There cannot be TRUE democracy unless ALL CITIZENS are able to participate fully in the lives of their country." ~ Hillary Clinton 2008
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