Kevin McCarthy: “In the face of those who beat him and whipped him and set up a system…”

On the recordJanuary 16, 2022

In the face of those who beat him and whipped him and set up a system that allowed the continuation of slavery, he knew in his heart the words of Dr. Martin Luther King before they were ever spoken: "Let no man pull you so low as to hate him."

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Kevin McCarthy

Republican · California

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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

McCarthy references Dr. King's message of love in the face of hate while discussing the historical context of violence against King.

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Kevin McCarthy: “In the face of those who beat him and whipped him and set up a system that allowed the continuation of slavery, he knew…”

Editor's note · Context