Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by Jesse Jackson, Jr.

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Last updated on November 4, 2024.

Jesse Louis Jackson Jr. is an American politician. He served as the U.S. representative from Illinois's 2nd congressional district from 1995 until his resignation in 2012. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the son of activist and former presidential candidate Jesse Jackson and, prior to his career in elected office, worked for his father in both the elder Jackson's 1984 presidential campaign and his social justice, civil rights and political activism organization, Operation PUSH. Jackson's wife, Sandi Jackson, served on the Chicago City Council. He served as a national co-chairman of the 2008 Barack Obama presidential campaign. Jackson established a consistent liberal record on both social and fiscal issues, and he has co-authored books on civil rights and personal finance.

American - Politician | Born: March 11, 1965

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Living above your means is financial sin.

Jesse Jackson, Jr.

It's not logical that we boast the most advanced and powerful internationally integrated economy in the world, then claim organizational incompetence and poverty when it comes to creating and funding a national health care system for all Americans.

Jesse Jackson, Jr.

The event itself is so extraordinary that another chapter could be added to the Bible to chronicle its significance.

Jesse Jackson, Jr.

I still believe in the power of forgiveness. I believe in the power of redemption. Today I manned up and tried to accept responsibility for the errors of my ways. And I still believe in the resurrection.

Jesse Jackson, Jr.

I want to make it a little inconvenient for everybody to get to me.

Jesse Jackson, Jr.

Your honor, throughout this process I've asked the government and the court to hold me and only me accountable for my actions.

Jesse Jackson, Jr.