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On the recordMarch 25, 2013
All Americans ought to enjoy civil rights, and whatever the court does today, we are going to move a step closer to everyone enjoying these rights.
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Julian Bond
Alabama

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Julian Bond expresses optimism that the court's decision will advance civil rights for all.

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