04/23/1961
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"The heart of the question is whether all Americans are to be afforded equal rights and equal opportunities, whether we are going to treat our fellow Americans as we want to be treated."
"You have countries which have a population for example, of 1/25 or 1/20 of that of Italy, which have an immigration quota to the United States greater than Italy, and which use only half of the availa..."
"They should have the equal right to develop their talent and their ability and their motivation, to make something of themselves."
"It ought to be possible, therefore, for American students of any color to attend any public institution they select without having to be backed up by troops."