"If you're going to play the game properly you'd better know every rule." ― Barbara Jordan From Barbara Jordan Politician Added on 1/31/2026 About Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician, lawyer, and educator who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas. She was widely recognized for her constitutional advocacy and landmark public addresses. Born: 1936-02-21 Died: 1996-01-17 View all quotes from Barbara Jordan