"Now we Democrats believe that America is still the country of fair play, that we can come out of a small town or a poor neighborhood and have the same chance as anyone else, and it doesn't matter whether we are black or Hispanic, or disabled or women."
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Ann Richards was a trailblazing American politician and the 45th Governor of Texas, serving from 1991 to 1995. Born on September 1, 1933, in Lacy Lakeview, Texas, she became known for her sharp wit and compelling oratory skills, earning a reputation as a fierce advocate for women's rights and social justice. Her legacy endures through her pivotal role in advancing progressive values in a traditionally conservative state, inspiring future generations of leaders to challenge the status quo.
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"I did not want my tombstone to read, 'She kept a really clean house.' I think I'd like them to remember me by saying, 'She opened government to everyone.'"
Ann Richards
"Well, you know my number one cause has always been that women's reproductive health needs to be protected."
Ann Richards
"I've always said that in politics, your enemies can't hurt you, but your friends will kill you."
Ann Richards
"Teaching was the hardest work I had ever done, and it remains the hardest work I have done to date."
Ann Richards