Alphonso Jackson Quotes

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

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

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Alphonso R. Jackson (born September 9, 1945) is an American politician who served as the 13th United States secretary of housing and urban development (HUD) from 2004 to 2008. 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.

In 1965, I marched for 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.