Radio and Television Remarks Upon Signing the Civil Rights Bill
07/01/1964
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No one contributes more to his country or deserves more from his country than the young man who serves in his country's armed forces any tim...
The cry for justice grows louder and clearer and more insistent every day. That cry will not die--and we will not deny it.
Let us not throw up thoughtless barriers which prevent them from contributing their share to society.
When we are dealing with Americans in combat--daily risking their lives for the cause of freedom--then fairness compels this action.