Andrew Young Quotes


If all I get is a little controversy for speaking the truth, if I did less, I would not be worth living.


Citations

Young, Andrew. Press Conference. United Nations, New York, 15 Aug. 1979.

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Andrew Young
Andrew Young
  • Born: March 12, 1932
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Clergyman

Andrew Jackson Young Jr. is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) and a close confidant to Martin Luther King Jr. Young later became active in politics, serving as a U.S. Congressman from Georgia, United States Ambassador to the United Nations in the Carter Administration, and 55th Mayor of Atlanta. Since leaving office, Young has founded or served in many organizations working on issues of public policy and political lobbying.