B Jordan impeachment speech

[@dalefortner2179]

Well done, Barbara Jordan, well done! What an excellent presentation. Her constitutional references are impressive.

[@edfou5]

Quite simply one of the greatest speeches ever given in the history of this nation. I seriously question whether there is any sitting member of the current congress who is capable on their very best day of delivering anything half as moving, as eloquent and as factually precise as this EXTRAORDINARY WOMAN'S presentation. Barbara Jordan represented the very best of this nation. Education is everything, and this speech should be shown in every high school in America... especially in areas where the myth of white superiority still poisons its communities.. I vividly remember watching this speech as it happened as a nation sat absolutely glued to the television, my living room full of friends, and by the end of it everyone's jaws were hanging open. To this day Ms. Jordan remains a hero to me and to thousands of us who lived through those remarkable and tragic times. This woman would have been an extraordinary President of the United States.

[@murenesimpson135]

What eloquence? Unparalleled epitome .So easy to listen to.Compelling.One in a lfetime

[@paymonbidari278]

You said it all.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

My mother felt exactly the same way about her. She watched the televised hearings as they occurred, and she was the most impressed by Barbara Jordan out of everyone. She felt very sad when Barbara Jordan became sick....

[@talmadgewalker279]

Her speech at the 1976 Convention was superb too.

[@johnjones3813]

Agreed 100%. Nobody today speaks like this. Powerful, smart, insightful but also with humility.

[@andrew_owens7680]

If we had as much as one Barbara Jordan per generation, the sanctity of the Republic would forever be secure.

[@Patsy_Parisi]

Andrew_Owens Every school kid should listen to this speech and read the documents she referenced.

[@MaggyShannon]

Yes. I am so proud and grateful to remember her service. She was one of the greatest women-human beings-ever. A tower of strength and integrity, a brilliant mind, and a huge and loving heart. She was my representative and I claim her so even now.

[@b991228]

MaggyShannon I wanted to someday be able to campaign for her in hopes of making her our first African American, first woman President of the United States. Fate unfortunately prevented America from being bestowed with that great honor.

[@MaggyShannon]

Jim Mauch We need her now, so much. If she were alive today I could rest easy knowing the republic would endure, that no matter how bad things might be, there would still be hope. I'm talking as much as I can, trying to persuade those who are part of the problem, trying to fight for what’s right, but I feel so useless and I know I’m floundering. But if Barbara Jordan were here today, I know I would have a trustworthy leader. I'd do whatever she asked confident in the Victory

[@bmorgan76]

Amen

[@rascaldem]

She was only 37 years old when she made this speech. What a truly brilliant and great American Barbara Jordan was.

[@diehardAMD]

I miss Democrats like this. She is a model example of what could get along with Republicans today. So much more mature than Pelosi and the like.

[@deeyablo]

By saying that, you are as divisive as that at which you point your finger.

[@aon10003]

And the one Bill Clinton reffered to in his illegal alien speach.

[@alanpeterson6224]

+winding road: You obviously never met her. I did. She was unable to carry on a real conversation. She had to have everything written for her.

[@baritonebynight]

Alan Peterson. Or you could be a liar.

[@Lellobeetle]

I agree. I'm conservative and I loved Jordan. She was brilliant. I have her speeches on my playlists just like my other heroes.

[@071949]

I remember watching the impeachment hearings in 1974. Whenever Barbara Jordan took the floor you knew you were going to hear something intelligent and relevant spoken in her beautiful, precise diction. She has to have been one of the smartest and most eloquent persons ever to sit in the House of Representatives. 01/08/2015

[@derpydogz0259]

thank you for dating your comment by the way!

[@cessaly100]

Yes. I miss her, still. HUGE void, now!

[@rosariocardona7037]

I am a TEXAN and Barbara Jordan is considered a Texas Treasure in our state. I was a child during the Watergate hearings but I remember watching it on tv. I've always admired and respected her and her legacy.

[@Montrosesister12]

Rosario Cardona ah. AH!!! A 70’s child as myself

[@stephenwright8824]

My brother was born in 1971, three years after me. I remember seeing Nixon get on Marine One after his resignation, on TV. I don't remember the hearings: I saw them long afterward on cable. She was a tremendous example of what a female politician can be.

[@klebmo]

My favorite American speaker, and I'm a die hard conservative. She's just plain amazing.

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

A stateswoman - not a mere technician of politics. She actually carried a copy of the U.S. Consitution (with Bill of Rights) in her purse. Thank you for posting this, Mr. Penny.

[@Montrosesister12]

J Yelvington well homegirls gotta have a bag What woman doesn’t ??!! Hahahahahah

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

and Janis Ian ---- A PERFECT SPEECH, FOR 1974--AND FOR NOW, 2021

[@Austin8thGenTexan]

@@Montrosesister12 It's so cool that this post popped back up about now! Am glad she's not here to have to see this mess... 🌷

[@Montrosesister12]

@@Austin8thGenTexan she would probably say Operation This Sucks

[@nygiantsfan6]

Clinton wanted to nominate her to the Supreme Court, but she was sick with multiple sclerosis and leukemia. Unfortunate - she would've made a fantastic justice.

[@Zeesboy]

nygiantsfan6 However, if she'd been appointed to the court she'd be in prison, 'cause by now I'm sure she would have boldly walked down the hall and choked out Clarence Thomas right at his desk!!!

[@arthro9259]

i wouldn't put, mike tyson, in the ring against, barbara jordan.

[@MaggyShannon]

Zeesboy I'm sure you meant this in jest. I have a defective humor detector, when I read this I thought about how much Barbara Jordan loved the law, how wise and dignified she was. She would never have given herself over to anger. Far too noble for that. Besides, Clarence Thomas, for all his many faults, is not stupid. He would have hidden from her. Him and Kavanaugh hiding, ashamed to show their faces in the presence of righteousness.

[@granitecarver]

She was a great loss to this country. This is when the demos had integrity!

[@njCindyBell]

@@Zeesboy 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@MrSpain29]

We need her, even today, to remind us of what being an American, looks like.

[@yolandamariebouligny6000]

I agree!

[@heatherturner8002]

Drain the swamp!! Sending love to my American friends from Australia TRUMP 2020 KAG

[@MrSpain29]

@@heatherturner8002 Thank you Heather!!! We need all the help we can get!!! I really appreciate you and the support from Australia!

[@Mark-sd5jk]

Mrspain 79 shut up and get a job

[@MrSpain29]

@@Mark-sd5jk get a life.

[@infin1ty850]

That voice and cadence is incredible. She deserves to ranked among the greatest orators in modern history.

[@ghairraigh]

Listen to Barbara Jordan present the Case against Richard Nixon as she makes the opening speech of the Watergate Hearings in 1974. She is a great hero of mine, and would have been a terrific Supreme Court Justice had she not been taken from us so young. >>Barbara Charline Jordan (February 21, 1936 - January 17, 1996) was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights movement. She was the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction, the first southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives, and the first African-American woman to deliver the keynote address at a Democratic National Convention. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, among numerous other honors. On her death, she became the first African-American woman to be buried in the Texas State Cemetery. {Bio from Wikipedia}

[@paulazmudzinski9225]

Supreme Court Justice, hell, the first female President. -mikenotpaula.

[@christhorton6512]

I didn't always agree with Barbara Jordan on her views, but, boy oh boy, I always respected her. So intelligent. So eloquent. I am so happy that we have her preserved on videotape and can hear her voice...it is an inspiration to all of us, regardless of what party to which we belong, to act with more maturity and dignity.

[@xavierjones6426]

"The president DID KNOW..." I was sitting on the edge of my seat, captivated!

[@barbarabaldwin7120]

WOWED LISTENERS IN 1974....

[@thordowens]

She was my she-ro. I was 14, watching the Watergate hearings, mesmerized by her oratory, her int lecture, her courage, her prophetic witness on the national stage. She made me want to develop the ability to speak truth to power with clarity, courage and to have all the details right as I make my case in any situation. I want to inspire as she did, helping to call our nation and even our world to a higher standard.

[@ornealm]

I worked in Austin,TX a couple years ago and every time I crossed Barbara Jordan Bvld. this speech comes to mind...Powerful!

[@thegalacticbard]

My Political Science professor told us to watch this speech as an example of a good loud speaking voice. Her voice is so powerful.

[@tranurse]

I’m watching this on my phone with MTG whining on the television this morning, and I’m in tears. I can’t believe we went from this to the fools and jackasses now.

[@cynthiablagg3690]

She makes every lawmaker today look like they all had a 6th grade education. I saw something on Shirley Chisholm and immediately thought of Barbara Jordan. I loved to her her speak. We all need more speakers like her.

[@PacoOtis]

Wow! What a brain! What a speaker! What a thinker! We need more people like this woman.

[@acajudi100]

you have it google: Judi Grace StoryCorps.

[@acajudi100]

It is about Super greed and treason.

[@robertbennie7889]

In my eyes, Barbara is the personification of an American hero.

[@peterpluim7912]

I come here every six months to check if the video is still online. My students have to watch this speech because it combines cold constitutional facts and emotional political concepts In one eloquent delivery.

[@Ronaldpenny1]

I TAUGHT ALSO AND LAUNCHED T FOR MY STUDENTS

[@peterpluim7912]

Great job. Thank you very much sir.

[@dahawk8574]

@@peterpluim7912 & Ronald Penny, I hope teachers highlight that part of her main point here is the need to act from what is rational and prudent, not out of emotion. THANK YOU for posting this, Ronald. Even better if teachers go further to compare Barbara Jordan's boldness and principle to members of Congress who followed her. Like how in 2001, another black female named Barbara, Barbara Lee, was the only vote against the AUMF in response to 9/11. This vote of 420-1 happened on September 14th, while the WTC site was still smouldering. Along with 98-0 in the Senate, this was a cumulative vote of 1 lone person who took a stand in opposition to 518 fellow members of Congress. This is as principled as it gets. This is a prime example of keeping emotions in check. Perhaps the ultimate example, in all cases of legislative action. 18 years later, there are many military veterans who are disturbed in how badly they had been lied to by our government, and that this longest war in the history of the USA has been an utter waste of time and money. And far more importantly, lives. She explained her reasons at the time: "In granting these overly broad powers, the Congress failed its responsibility to understand the dimensions of its declaration. ... The Congress should have waited for the facts to be presented and then acted with fuller knowledge of the consequences of our action." Joining Congress at around the same time as Lee was yet another black woman, also named Lee. Sheila Jackson Lee has been on the front lines today in holding Trump accountable, pressing for Impeachment as the appropriate remedy. This House member was also from Houston, and was inspired by Barbara Jordan. Here is an article going into that, with a photo of the two of them shaking hands in 1994: www.newsweek.com/impeaching-trump-impeachment-democrat-jackson-lee-1446990 It looks as though it may be soon that this House member who had been mentored by Barbara Jordan will be getting her own chance to give a speech on why it is important to vote on principle when it comes to this issue of holding a president accountable when there is clear evidence that there has been wanton violation of the law in the highest office of the land.

[@dahawk8574]

So yeah, if I was teaching this in school, I would follow up the inspirational story of Barbara Jordan by including the two who followed: *Barbara Jordan > Barbara Lee & Sheila Jackson Lee.* Defining moments in 1974, 2001 and today, among others. They form a veritable trinity of integrity.

[@edfou5]

Every student graduating high school should know the name Barbara Jordan. She was as great and influential a public figure as the United States has ever produced. It's a term cheapened by overuse but Ms. Jordan was A Genuine American Hero. To young viewers of this clip... it's hard to explain what a bombshell this speech was the night she gave it... I'll just say that after two minutes or so about 30 million Americans were sitting in front of their TV's with their jaws hanging open.

[@ycoz5814]

Amazing human being. She makes me proud to be Texan.

[@Montrosesister12]

YCO Z amen

[@wordforger]

I dunno about a lot of our (mostly male) politicians, but man we have a tendency to get some amazing stateswomen coming out of our state.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

How does Louie Gohmert and Ted Cruz make you feel?

[@greenwoodtea]

One of the greatest speeches in the history of America...

[@jlsson05]

District 18 used to be in great hands of a truly wise and educated woman. She spoke with authority, diction, and a true command of the English language. As a native of this city and a conservative, I believe both sides could learn from her example, but unfortunately, they are too busy with their own personal agendas to care about "we the people." Where are the true statesmen of our time?

[@lynneperkins494]

Amen, Luisa! Right there with you!

[@johntyree6951]

Luisa Hernandez she spoke with grace and intellect instead of trying to use slang or act like some who set in the senate now who play to their constituents. I find it hard she was a Democrat because she had so many conservative ideas. She believed in the word of the law and did her due diligence. Now we simply have hacks in office.

[@okcluvable]

She did have conservative ideas and demonstrated that those ideas were not limited to solely being a conservative but that a democrat is also in like manner capable of also maintaining a governmental position with integrity and honor just as thier conservative counterparts. Both sides or parties are greatly flawed if you tell the truth. Some are good and some are bad and some on both sides are just good at keeping those skeletons of corruption secret or have put up legal road blocks to keep themselves from being revealed or exposed stay tuned America...

[@jackiedehon399]

Wow! What a bright, thorough, and outstanding woman. Makes me proud every time I hear or think about her. Thank you Barbara Jordan for your life and influence!

[@sharonann229]

Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! I used to sit crosslegged on my living room floor back in 1974 listening to her many speeches. I was in awe of her extraordinary vocabulary with which she moved and captivated her audiences. If you watched and observed, there was very little movement during her speeches for fear, I presume, one would miss an intricately-described point of reference. I hung on every unfamiliar word and jotted it in my notebook for future reference. She was one of my "sheros!!!" Thank you Rep Barbara Jordan for representing African Americans in the utmost intelligent and thought-provoking mamner in your efforts to also represent all Americans of the United States!!!🤗📚❤

[@greggoryjohnson5508]

This speech is amazing!! I always show it to my graduate students taking my public policy courses.

[@Ronaldpenny1]

Thanks Greggory, I posted it for my MPA students in American Governmental Systems and the US Constitutional, again excuse the date issue

[@NAS43462]

+Greggory Johnson Barbara Jordan WAS my policy professor! Imagine having her discuss this speech in person... What an honor to have studied with her.

[@donaldbrower9442]

Love the spin on the English language

[@heatwave]

What eloquence! No such eloquent leaders exist today.

[@dancewomyn1]

My Shero!!! One of a kind...A powerful eloquence, never again to be duplicated!

[@sd31263]

Barbara Jordan - True American Patriot.

[@JadenKaye]

The clarity of this video has faded with time but the audio of her voice and strength of her words continue to resonate today.

[@greenwoodtea]

This is the most important speech of my life time ---56 years.......I remember the moments she spoke.......it changed the direction of our history....

[@NewMadrid01]

She was one of the greatest orators ever. Powerful speech.

[@mahaliajoseph9076]

It is the words, the deep insight, constitutional knowledge and clear thinking of Barbara Jordan that we need for this 2019 impeachment inquiry.

[@jesuisravi]

what wouldn't we give for someone like this in Congress today?

[@danielterry382]

Much different than Gym Jordan spending all day sucking up to a Failed EX Potus !

[@virginiaparrish3119]

A great American. What a President or Chief Justice she would have been.

[@wordforger]

Oh yes. It's unfortunate she never got the chance.

[@DanKahan]

Her constituents selected a Rep for the ages!

[@JudahNYC60]

The Republican Party needs to watch this now!

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

The Republican party ceased to exist eight years ago when the Republicans did nothing but block Barack Obama from getting anything done, which made a Trump possible. All that is left are spineless toadies to Trump who will do anything to protect Trump so they will be reelected, and who recite Russian talking points against Trump's opponents...

[@PutDownTheBunny]

@@maskedmarvyl4774 During Obama's tenure Dems lost more than a thousand seats in state legislators, governorships and Congress, more than any other president in modern history. Republicans as the out party had the biggest mid-term election gains in the House since 1938. Now, if the tables were turned, you would consider this great strategy and the out party resonating with the people in a great way. Reaching across the aisle was never one of Obama's strengths.

[@toddmiller5207]

So do the Democrats

[@Jakesully133]

Im reading Reaganland by Rick Perlstein, and this speech is mentioned as a small aside. I decided to look it up and i am blown away.

[@SydneyChandler]

The brilliant Barbara Jordan has always been one of my sheroes...this speech is powerful and commanding. She was only in her 30s when she made this speech, and her cadence and formidable voice requires respect. Continue to Rest Well, Great Lady!

[@cecetv3616]

Thank you for posting this… this is a treasure👏🏾

[@wyvoniaperry507]

OMG! What a speech, as timeless as the constitution itself. We need another Barbara Jordan in the congress today. Each generation needs someone like her!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jrlexjr]

God I loved this woman. Had she ever decided to run for president, I would have dropped everything to campaign for her.

[@stephenwright8824]

I believe she did in 1976. She was passed over for Jimmy Carter at the convention though.

[@edwarddelgado77]

"We need one branch to check the other" Great Words. Especially NOW.

[@YoutubeSun1]

edwarddelgado77 6 years late: *ESPECIALLY* Now!🙌🏼💯🙏🏼

[@Herzogluca]

1000 % right.

[@deej1015]

💯💯

[@Wolfsky9]

This was a great woman ---------a great lawyer-------a great member of Congress --------a wonderful teacher------& she would have been a towering presence on The Supreme Court. --------------------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@ronmcclellan3089]

OMG.....did she put it down or what! She's always been a personal hero and example whenever I do any public speaking. None other like her.....ever.

[@VtRD]

If people think we have no strong women leaders in the USA, they are plain wrong. This speech stands as testament to women and leadership ability. Strong leaders of both genders have always been with us. Today, as we watch the White House implode, I am reminded how fortunate we were to have had Barbara Jordan in Congress. Sadly, she died too young.

[@graybaby1962]

I adored her back in 1974 and I still adore Barbara Jordan. She was the fireball back then. We could use someone like this great lady. I bragged about Barbara Jordan to my children. I was only 12 years old when these hearings took place, it made a long lasting impact. She broke the mold when she served this country. She was a cut above all of us. What an intellect she was. May she rest in peace Barbara Jordan.

[@ytgadfly]

even though this was spoken in 1974, it is more apt today then ever.

[@SoyLaBonBon]

Damn if we don't need more like her now.

[@paymonbidari278]

She would've made a great president. She is commanding. Balanced. Smart and obviously not afraid to be a trailblazer.

[@andrewgreeneatyourstove7639]

Remarkably inspirational, fastidious, clear, and entertaining. This young talent displayed energy and brilliance I find heroic. One day I hope my daughter will be poised, polished, and have the presence of the moment such as B Jordan does here.

[@jmcclain8237]

I am not a Democrat but I've been around long enough to remember Barbara Jordan. I respected her because she made no bones about what she believed and she could always spell it out.

[@mjcamck]

I had the privilege of meeting Rep. Jordan at a major political dinner. She was in a hurry, but stopped to sign my event program and give a polite greeting. Her too early departure was a loss to the entire planet as well as the USA, as she possessed both decency and wisdom. RIP Ms. Jordan. THANK YOU for your stellar public service.

[@paymonbidari278]

Intelligent. Eloquent. Courageous. A true heroine. Where is she now when we need someone like her.

[@sallyd3700]

Her brilliance and eloquence is a force. Jasmine Crocket is the only member of Congress today that shines like this amazing woman. It has always deeply affected me that so many that have been so abused, disenfranchised, targeted, murdered are so dedicated to the country built on their backs and determined to keep them on their knees. Now THAT is patriotism. Not the loud mouth racists with their tonnage barely restrained in atrocious flag apparel screeching about their heritage.

[@Montrosesister12]

I am a and native Houstonian and her spirit is still alive here. I just wished the youth of this country would hear about even more. There should be a curriculum named after her from elementary schools to PHD recipients.

[@hamisi8]

Thanks @Ronald Penny for posting this old footage of one of my heroes Barbara Jordan who had courage to speak the truth to the power. i wonder how would she have reacted in these times of trump madness!!! from University of DAR es salaam history depart.

[@MsAsaOne]

Where are all the Barbara Jordans today?

[@hthesmith7915]

They got voted out.

[@JadenKaye]

Senator Kamala Harris of California.

[@edwardjacklewis]

Kamala Harris is too political as she seeks to advance to the office of president.

[@Montrosesister12]

Nancy Parris still in Houston,Tx.

[@ksol1460tv]

Believe me, they exist, and must strive to persist, run and win public office. All public offices.

[@edwardclay4149]

What a great and powerful women! Truly missed and needed in our times.

[@jakeornot6306]

All this in under 15 minutes. I bow to her brilliance.

[@howardhelveston76]

I grew up in Texas and she was one of my idols.

[@XaurreauX]

The loss of Barbara Jordan and Thurgood Marshall is nothing less than a national tragedy. Their wisdom, dignity, and devotion to the Constitution are desperately needed now more than ever.

[@stephenwright8824]

Clarence Thomas is an insult to the memory of Marshall.

[@reocomfort6019]

She says it eloquently but listen to WHAT she is saying. She gives us a precise recitation of 'why' we would consider impeaching any president. Read the citations she refers to and you will understand how brilliant this speech was, and how it applies to today.

[@BenNorbury]

this has been much in my mind over the last week....

[@atlanta090264]

Wrong year . . . this is from 1974 . . . but thanks for posting this. Former President Lyndon Johnson was a huge supporter of Barbara Jordan for Congress and after she was elected, he leaned on key congressmen to get her appointed to the House Judiciary Committee.

[@MATERIALMOMNY]

POWERFUL AND UNFORGETTABLE

[@gregruiz7805]

Oh the relevancy of this speech to the Trump administration...

[@archonmarch3965]

This must be shared wholesale. The Trump administration is what she is addressing directly. AMISS behaviour, actions to thwart Inquiry, blatant perjury, unconstituitional actions and abuses. In aggregate, overall violation of the essence of the republic.

[@naildavis7397]

How can I not have heard of this amazing woman. I am all ears now. I cannot get enough of Barbara C Jordan. Truly an exceptional woman with a strong presence and a no bull shit demeanor. Clear voice excellent points and confidences out of this world. Wow this is everything.

[@chrisw2660]

Your civil teacher didn't teach you about her in school.

[@ronjohnson6508]

this speech was magnificent...speech was strong and eloquent, precise, compelling. Any who are engaged in an impeachment inquiry would do well to analyze this speech and use it as pattern.

[@patriciawalker7529]

Only if BJ were here now! Her words are so applicable to what's happening now! She is one of my all-time favorite speakers! Awesome articulation , poise, use of language and vocal expressiveness!

[@nattylumpkins1927]

I don't know if anyone today has the courage this lady has. She sets the bar very high.

[@jerryday9838]

Mrs B.JORDON,was no one to mess with .If Trump tried to mess with her. It would be something to see.SHE had one of the most beautiful vocabulary and diction,that I had ever seen.I was fancinated by her when I heard this speech at 15yrs. Old.and is still powerful today at 61yrs.today.I salut you Mrs.JORDON.may GOD bless your soul amen

[@lucretiadewberry9378]

Ms. Jordan was the most influential PERSON of the late 20th century. We can only hope those newly elected women in the House have listened to this speech. At the time of the Nixon i impeachment hearings our school had televisions in several common areas and classrooms. We knew history was being played out in front of us. Today we should not be cowardly about our duty as citizens, but rather speak our minds about what is happening. Always remember Freedom is not Free.

[@laurathornton1456]

I have often said when I died I hoped God would allow me to sit on the steps of that great old Texas farm house with the wrap around porch and the 4 rocking chairs just to listen to Barbara Jordan, Anne Richards, Molly Ivans and Ladybird Johnson as they rocked and solve the problems of the world.

[@smoleton]

we need her in this time

[@emimegumi6934]

Imagine the profanity-laced comments Nixon must've made as he watched this from the White House.

[@sheppiehet5464]

Don't know anything of her personal life but her public life is impressive. She seems to have more integrity in one strand of hair than the total cast of sham artists masquerading as politicians in America today. Haven't seen any woman on the world stage today who could stand next to her. Black women I present you BARBARA JORDAN...a real woman you can emulate.

[@MakeupHuesAndViews]

I believe Ms. Barbara Jordan is a role model both men and women can emulate.

[@edwardjacklewis]

Susan Collins in her speech to the Senate was up to this standard in 2018.

[@wordforger]

@@MakeupHuesAndViews Men and women, black, white, or any color between. She is amazing. It's crazy that she's presented as a footnote in all the Texas history classes I've taken over the years. The fact that she was the first black woman Congresswoman of Texas is important, but merely a small piece of her true accomplishments. Seeing her speak for the first time, I see how she was able to punch right through all the barriers in her way. She is so eloquent, intelligent, and quietly commanding that you MUST listen to what she has to say. We truly need more like her to come to government, especially in her home state of Texas.

[@fullthrottlealways]

I have a new found respect for this woman. Wow, this speech is amazing. She delivered with it with an historical foundation and with a unique power, precision and a righteous rage. To think how low we have fallen since this woman was in office. What a pale imitation are Maxine Waters, Barbara Lee et al to this powerhouse of a woman.

[@kimlibera663]

One of the great speeches of all time (there is a compact disc). Complete command & articulation. No hyperbole, no bias.

[@gskessinger]

@ 10:14 This speech is so good I think I'll have a cigarette.

[@tang20111]

I had to have one too

[@mt22201]

The bad old days when smoking indoors was acceptable.

[@IslandGirl-nt6ry]

So proud this lady is from my state of Texas. She was brilliant, and played a key role in this impeachment, reminding the world of their duty as legislators to defend the Constitution.

[@MrChoirDirector87]

What an amazing woman she was! This is one of the most riveting speeches I’ve heard in my life. I get chills every time she says “The President did know” Barbara Jordan was a class act, people like her are needed today in politics!

[@Indeasepensable]

A truly amazing orator. I would have loved to be able her her speak live.

[@gvjode2u]

Many thanks! One of the most powerful speeches ever given.

[@DirtyDoobyDoo]

learned about this speech listening to Slate's "Slow Burn" podcast. really terrific and relevant to our current time. thanks for the upload

[@rachelmarazita6573]

She was a very intelligent and well spoken stateswoman. It would be wonderful to have her still today.

[@elroySF]

It's worth remembering that there were plenty of people in the United States in 1974 - as there are today - who didn't believe she had the right to sit in Congress. I wonder if any of them reconsidered, once they'd heard her speak so eloquently, so knowledgeably, and with that "voice of God" cadence as her friend Ann Richards called it?

[@lottietucker3082]

I truly believe that every actor portraying a judge on a tv show or movie watched a Barbara Jordan speech to form their character. Each and every judge on a tv show makes me think they're doing their best Barbara Jordan impression.

[@daveashby9989]

Sir. This video should be played to the house for education and understanding. Thank you so much for posting this. God bless Barbara Jordan. Dave

[@lawrencemelde3543]

She defiantly knows her constitution! We need people like her running our country! Not 1 member of the House or Senate could hold a candle to this Great Woman!

[@baritonebynight]

If only we had Barbara Jordan today. What would she think if she could see Trump/Putin now?

[@Montrosesister12]

baritonebynight she would vomit 🤮 in disgust. However if she was still around I don’t see that he would’ve stayed in office long.

[@YoutubeSun1]

Nononononono!!! Let this precious woman Rest In Peace! It’s OUR turn to do what is right and educate ourselves!!! We have to put the blinders away, and look at FACTS! It’ll probably be a hard long look, but we have to do what is necessitated to keep this beautiful country in tact. #GodBlessAmerica #Ms.JordanRIP #Beyondparty!

[@Lellobeetle]

"Swollen with power and grown tyrannical"...who does that sound like?

[@tranurse]

Donald Trump

[@yyz2go2112]

Barack Obama

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

@@yyz2go2112 , lol! Bro, you couldn't sharpen pencils in either Barbara Jordan's or Barack Obama's office. Now get off your mom's computer and go finish your GED, and then find a job. Go. Do it.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

Your mom?

[@boomerang6130]

LOL...the Orange man we have in power now.

[@inneccentric]

what a beast! we need people like this in congress today

[@yddub111]

i was pretty young around this time and i was always hypnotized when this woman spoke. no politicians today are anywhere near her and a couple of other politicians of that time. i have to laugh when people today say obama, or any other politician today, is a great speaker. lol we have nothing today like this woman

[@ethancostello5891]

Just as important and elegantly stated today!

[@carvercook54]

Ms Jordan commands the respect that we should have for our congress. I would love to see our current president go up against Ms Jordan and tell her to go “back where you came from come.” She would shred him with facts and he would not have a prayer saying it was “fake news.” What a incredible difference she could have made in our country if she could have sat on the Supreme Court.

[@eajsalzer]

I wish we could resurrect the late Rep. Barbara Jordan and make her President.