A lot of people criticized me for speaking out, not long ago, about gay marriage. I could not remain silent any longer. It's the civil rights of our day. It's the issue of our day.
During the 60's, I was, in fact, very concerned about the civil rights movement.
There's good reason to be excited. You have the first woman running who is qualified, and a very attractive African-American who has demonstrated crossover appeal. I got involved in politics 40 years ago during the civil rights movement, so yes, it's an exciting thing.
Senator John Stennis: The civil rights movement did more to free the white man that the black man. ... It freed my soul.
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