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I have supported civil rights activity in my state. I have done my job with integrity, equality, and fairness for all.

I have been a long and strong supporter of civil rights in my whole career. I led the fight to get the voting rights act re-enacted. I have been a strong supporter of affirmative action. I believe in it strongly.

I support anything to do with the welfare and rights of children in a huge way.

The right to vote is one of our nation's most important civil rights.

I favor the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and it must be enforced at gunpoint if necessary.

I support affirmative action. I support special measures when you need it.

I rise today in support of Bill C-38, the Civil Marriage Act. I rise in support of a Canada in which liberties are safeguarded, rights are protected and the people of this land are treated as equals under the law.

I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America.

When community action was put into federal law in the early sixties as part of the effort to combat poverty and social injustice, I supported it intellectually.

I have supported the equal rights amendment since I was a freeholder. You won't find many people who can say that. I'm very proud of it.