Ann Richards Quotes

American politician (1933–2006)

Dorothy Ann Willis Richards (September 1, 1933 – September 13, 2006) was an American politician from Texas. She first came to national attention as the witty keynote speaker at the 1988 Democratic National Convention. Considered the first woman elected Governor of Texas in her own right, she served in that post from 1991 to 1995; she was defeated for re-election in 1994 by George W. Bush.

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Alternative Names: Dorothy Ann Richards • Dorothy Ann Willis • Ann Willis • Ann Willis Richards • Dorothy Ann Willis Richards

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I did not want my tombstone to read, 'She kept a really clean house.

They blame the low-income women for ruining the country because they're staying home with their children and not going out to work. They blame the middle-income women for ruining the country because they go out to work and do not stay home to take care of their children.