If you do this, then you will find, as others have found before you, that the vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men.
Remarks in the Capitol Rotunda at the Signing of the Voting Rights Act
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In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.
Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.
We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.
Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.
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