Carol Moseley Braun Quotes

A collection of quotes by Carol Moseley Braun.

Carol Moseley Braun is an American politician and lawyer. She was born on August 16, 1947. Braun made history in 1992 when she became the first African-American woman to be elected to the United States Senate. During her time in the Senate, she focused on various issues, including social justice, healthcare, and education. Prior to her political career, Braun worked as a practicing attorney. She also served as the U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand from 1999 to 2001. Today, Braun remains an influential figure in American politics, advocating for progressive policies and racial equality.

The failure in Ohio to have adequate voting capacity for the

The failure in Ohio to have adequate voting capacity for the people who were registered and eligible to vote was an absolute denial of their right to vote.

Carol Moseley Braun

The reason that minorities and women don't have a better sho

The reason that minorities and women don't have a better shot at getting elected to the Senate or to statewide office is because the campaign finance rules are so skewed as to make it very difficult for non-traditional candidates to raise the money necessary to get elected.

Carol Moseley Braun

People just want to hear some common sense... and I bring to

People just want to hear some common sense... and I bring to bear the experience in local government and state government and national government - I was the first woman in history on the Senate Finance Committee - not to mention the diplomatic international experience.

Carol Moseley Braun

We're failing our children with education, we're failing our

We're failing our children with education, we're failing our environment.

Carol Moseley Braun

I'm committed to universal health coverage and education.

I'm committed to universal health coverage and education.

Carol Moseley Braun