We are in for a very, very long haul.

I am asking for everything you have to give…

We will never give up.

You will lose your youth, your sleep, your patience, your sense of humor and occasionally . . . the understanding and support of people that you love very much. In return, I have nothing to offer you but… Your pride in being a woman, and all your dreams you’ve ever had for your daughters, and nieces, and granddaughters. . . Your future and the certain knowledge that at the end of your days you will be able to look back and say that once in your life you gave everything you had for Justice.

Jill Ruckelshaus
September 10, 1977 — National Women’s Political Caucus, San Jose, CA