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Barbara Jordan

We must not become the new puritans and reject our society. We must address and master the future together. It can be done if we restore the belief that we share a sense of national community, that we share a common national endeavor. It can be done.

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Barbara Jordan is warning against becoming overly strict or judgmental in a way that alienates people from society. She believes that by rebuilding a shared sense of belonging and working together toward common goals, we can successfully face future challenges.

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