I hold that humanity and Christianity both require that the negro shall have and enjoy every right and every privilege and every immunity consistent with the safety of the society in which he lives.
In this quote, Stevenson advocates for the rights and privileges of African Americans, aligning his views with humanitarian and Christian principles.
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