The Oxford dictionary defines a patriot as a person who is devoted to and ready to support or defend his or her country. Barbara Jordan was one of the best and most committed patriot this country has ever known. She accepted the Constitution as a living document, something that was always evolving and changing. She fought for the injustices

of her time without getting caught up with the injustices of the past. In her speech to the American people during Watergate she said that at the birth of the constitution she wasn't included; however, she acknowledged that she had been included through amendments and the courts' interpretations of the constitution. She was the best defender of the Constitution and our government during the Whitewater scandal. Rogers made it seem like it was Barbara's speech that encouraged people to continue to believe in our system.

Barbara Jordan was extremely skilled in politics. She wouldn't let the men in politics intimidate or scare her away. She was a force to be reckoned with. She knew the importance of making a strong first impression. She could make deals to get what she wanted without compromising her integrity or agenda. Toda

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