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Spencer Bachus: “I simply say that is it not ironic that Mrs. Parks, by remaining seated, stood up for all of us and for our right to…”

On the recordApril 20, 1999
I simply say that is it not ironic that Mrs. Parks, by remaining seated, stood up for all of us and for our right to fair treatment and to equality. For that, we are a better country and a better people. This is a just and overdue honor.
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Spencer Bachus
Alabama

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Honoring Rosa Parks and her contributions to civil rights.

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