Extremely strong, effective, tenacious, and powerful political networks can be built when you fight losing battles as well as when you win. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
My answer to those who oppose my appointment as CEO is that this is really a decision of the YWCA. They want to strengthen their grassroots to advocate on behalf of women’s and children’s empowerment and ending racism. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
I come from a Christian faith. I am not going to give you insight into my particular beliefs. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
The Young Women’s Christian Association is nourished by its roots in Christianity and, at the same time, over the years, it’s been enriched by beliefs and values from all kinds of places, even, in fact, strengthened by our diversity. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
More than 10,000 ballots in Miami-Dade County have been rejected by some machine without any opportunity for a human being to take a look. That is just not right. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
Bush’s choice of Dick Cheney as his running mate is clear confirmation of the policies he would promote and the nominations he would make to an already closely divided U.S. Supreme Court. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
They plan to ride into the White House on the Sweet Talk Express. Well, think again. Bush and Cheney are not compassionate conservatives. They are ruthless reactionaries. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
Stewardesses are still paid so little that in many cases, new hires qualify for food stamps. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
In any grass-roots campaign, building an ongoing base of support is as important as winning the ultimate goal. Patricia Ireland Read Quote
