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And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business.

Alphonso Jackson

And what most people don't understand is the bulk of business in this country is small business.

Tags: business

The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame it lies in hard work, determination and a good education.

Alphonso Jackson

The dream doesn't lie in victimization or blame it lies in hard work, determination and a good education.

Tags: education, work, hard work, good

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Alphonso R. Jackson (born September 9, 1945) served as the 13th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). He was nominated by President George W. Bush on August 28, 2004, and confirmed by the Senate on August 31, 2004. Jackson announced his resignation on March 31, 2008.

Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer.

Alphonso Jackson

Progress for black Americans depends on good schools because education is the last great equalizer.

Tags: education

In 1965, I marched for equality.

Alphonso Jackson

In 1965, I marched for equality.

Tags: equality

And I always like to stress, it's not a quota, not a set-aside, it's not about race, it's about giving opportunities to demonstrate their abilities to do work with the Federal Government.

Alphonso Jackson

And I always like to stress, it's not a quota, not a set-aside, it's not about race, it's about giving opportunities to demonstrate their abilities to do work with the Federal Government.

Tags: work, stress, giving