Mayor Marion Barry Complains About Lawmakers Making Laws

byKristi Kirk Trent

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The Quote:

"What right does congress have to go around making laws just because they deem it necessary?"

- former Washington D.C. Mayor, Marion Barry

Who Said It:

A civil-rights activist turned political powerhouse, Marion Barry (1936–2014) served four terms as Mayor of Washingon, D.C. Known as “Mayor for Life” by both fans and critics, Barry was as famous for his charisma and ability to connect with marginalized communities as he was for his scandals, gaffes, and eventual drug conviction. Despite it all, D.C. voters kept bringing him back—proving once again that politics is more about personality than perfection.

Source: Wikipedia

Recommended Reading:

New York Times Bestseller

Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry Jr.

by Marion Barry Jr.

"A shocking and courageous life story."

"...provocative, captivating"

In this candid autobiography, Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr., Marion Barry reflects on his journey from the segregated South to becoming one of the most influential—and controversial—political figures in Washington, D.C. He recounts his early activism in the civil rights movement, his four terms as mayor, and the highs and lows of his personal life, including his well-publicized struggles. The book offers insight into Barry’s enduring popularity among many D.C. residents, particularly within the Black community, while also acknowledging the scandals that defined his career. Written in Barry’s own voice, it provides an unfiltered look at a complex man whose story is inseparable from the city he led.

If you’ve ever wondered how Barry could survive a near-fatal gunshot wound to the chest, cancer, a federal drug bust, a prison sentence, and still get re-elected as mayor of the nation’s capital… this book has your answers.