A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
JOHN LEWIS
I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful.
More John Lewis Quotes
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A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few.
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I believe that teachers – whether in elementary schools, at the secondary level, or at colleges and universities – every teacher deserves the Nobel Peace Prize just for maintaining order in our schools!
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We all need to be treated like fellow human beings.
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I believe it is my obligation to tell the story of the civil rights movement to the next generation.
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Create a society at peace with itself, and lay down the burden of hate and division.
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Peace cannot exist where justice is not served.
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I say from time to time that the vote is precious.
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You have to tell the whole truth, the good and the bad, maybe some things that are uncomfortable for some people.
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Sensible people have got to work together.
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I believe in freedom of speech, but I also believe that we have an obligation to condemn speech that is racist, bigoted, anti-Semitic, or hateful.
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We may not have chosen the time, but the time has chosen us.
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We must continue to go forward as one people, as brothers and sisters.
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People will never, ever forget what happened and how it happened, and it is my hope that we are on our way to greater change.
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People must understand that people were beaten, arrested, jailed, and some people were murdered, while attempting to register to vote, or to get others to register to vote.
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You have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.
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We need some creative tension; people crying out for the things they want.
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