I consider this to be the Civil Rights Act of the 21st century, because I do believe that this is the one fundamental right that this country had been wrestling with now for almost 100 years. I think tonight, we took a giant step toward the establishment of a more perfect union.
James Clyburn expresses his belief that the health care bill is a significant step for civil rights.
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