Geraldine Ferraro Quotes

United States, Politician
August 26, 1935 – March, 26, 2011.

Geraldine Anne "Gerry" Ferraro was an American attorney and Democratic Party politician who served in the United States House of Representatives. In 1984, she was the first female vice presidential candidate representing a major American political party.

By choosing a woman to run for your nation's second highest office, you send a powerful signal to all Americans. There are no doors we cannot unlock. We will place no limits on achievement.

Geraldine Ferraro
Every time a woman runs, women win.

Geraldine Ferraro
- Time
- Win
- Runs

the Republicans love to say that the Democratic Party is ruled by 'special interests.' But when pressed to name these 'special interests,' the usual reply is women, blacks, teachers, and unions. Those are 'special interests' to be proud of - because together they comprise the majority of Americans. What about the 'special interests' that dominate the Republican Party - the oil companies, the banks, the gun lobby, and the apostles of religious intolerance?

Geraldine Ferraro
If you think somebody cares about you and believes your life is worth saving, how can you give up?

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- Believe
- Thinking
- Women
We've chosen the path to equality, don't let them turn us around.

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- Equality
- Around
- Chosen
Some leaders are born women.

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- Women
- Born
- Leaders