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George W. Bush: All discrimination did not end that day, but from that day forward, America has been a better and fairer country.

On the recordJune 30, 2004
All discrimination did not end that day, but from that day forward, America has been a better and fairer country.
Said by
George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the 40th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

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