The civil rights movement, owes Bull Connor as much as it owes Abraham Lincoln

He didn't even have the satisfaction of being killed for civil rights. it had to be some silly little Communist.

It is in the American tradition to stand up for one's rights--even if the new way to stand up for one's rights is to sit down.

the legacy of Rosa Parks is more than just a success for the civil rights movement or for African-Americans. It means it's a national honor.

In giving rights to others which belong to them, we give rights to ourselves and to our country

He put forth an anti-Rosa Parks judge. ... Just maybe, we need a White House conference on civil rights.