Barbara Mikulski Quotes

At the end of the day, what I have is the power to give a louder voice to people who have issues, questions and problems.

The purpose of influence is to speak up for those who have no influence.

I want to be a strong voice, period.

I've been a voice for many people.

It's my job, with the position of power that I'm in and being able to be on television, I'm supposed to stand up for the people who can't stand up for themselves.

I'm known as a voice for a generation of people that don't have a voice.

You don't have to be a professional athlete to be heard - the most powerful tool you have is your voice.

Being a voice for my community is something that I don't take lightly.

I've been blessed with a platform and a voice, and I owe it to myself and my family and our people to use it responsibly.

When you got a chance to speak out about something, I feel like you should, and a lot of people will follow you around the country.

I've been given this amazing platform as an Olympic athlete, and there are so many people out there who don't feel like their voice is being heard. I feel it's my responsibility to speak out on issues that are important.

Believe in the power of your own voice. The more noise you make, the more accountability you demand from your leaders, the more our world will change for the better.

When the men are silent, it is our duty to raise our voices in behalf of our ideals.

I am fortunate enough with my career that I can speak out to the masses and hopefully be a part of initiating change.

It matters whether women sit at the table. No one speaks up for you when you are standing outside with your nose pressed up against the glass. You cannot window-shop for power.

Being first lady is not just about being the wife but really taking command and having true vision.

We who have the final word can speak softly or angrily. We can seek to challenge and annoy, as we need not stay docile and quiet.

When you're leading, don't talk.

My opinion's no more important than anyone else's. It's just that I have the ability to have access to more ears when I speak because of my job.

I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I've been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don't get a chance to be heard.

We need leaders who will stand up for the little guy and listen once again.

In creating my YouTube videos, I don't want to speak for my audience and the people I represent; I want to amplify their voices.

You do not need to be in a position of power. You need only be in a position to influence those in power.

I am the voice of my people.

One of the nice things about being chairman of the Civil Rights Commission is you can get people to listen to you. You can get the Federal Reserve to listen to you. You can get the governors to listen to you.