American - Politician | February 21, 1940 -
Selma was the turning point.
John Lewis
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Dr. King was one of the most inspiring human beings I ever met. He was such a warm, compassionate, and loving human being.
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There is a need for a movement of non-violent direct action.
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1963, because of the sense of moral authority that the civil rights movement had, we were able to get people to respond, because of the quality of our demand and our sense of moral authority.
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Customs, traditions, laws should be flexible, within good reason, if that is what it takes to make our democracy work.
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We should be creative, and we should accommodate the needs of every community to open up the democratic process. We should make it easy and accessible for every citizen to participate.
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The press is supposed to serve as a check on government.
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I think President Barack Obama has been a good president.
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I have met every president since President Kennedy. And I think Barack Obama must be listed as one of the best. This young man has been so inspiring - not just to people in America but to people all around the world.
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Selma helped make it possible for hundreds and thousands of people in the South to become registered voters and encouraged people all across America to become participants in a democratic process.
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