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Title	Statement on the Civil Rights Bill (HR 7152)
Abstract	Speech in which Fulbright outlines his opposition on Constitutional and procedural grounds to the passage of HR 7152 (Civil Rights Bill).
Creator	Fulbright, J. William
Date	March 18, 1964
Audience of Speech	United States Senate
Institution Where Speech Was Given	United States Senate
City and State	Washington, D.C.
Subject	Civil Rights Domestic Policy Domestic Issues Congressional Power Constitution
Item Location	J. William Fulbright Papers (MS F956 144, Series 71, Box 20, File 13)
Rights	Please contact Special Collections for information on copyright.
Digital Publisher	University of Arkansas Libraries
Series Title	A Calm Voice in a Strident World: Senator J.W. Fulbright Speaks

Title	Statement on the Civil Rights Bill (HR 7152)
Abstract	Speech in which Fulbright outlines his opposition on Constitutional and procedural grounds to the passage of HR 7152 (Civil Rights Bill).
Creator	Fulbright, J. William
Date	March 18, 1964
Audience of Speech	United States Senate
Institution Where Speech Was Given	United States Senate
City and State	Washington, D.C.
Subject	Civil Rights Domestic Policy Domestic Issues Congressional Power Constitution
Transcript	[File 3/18/64] Speech by Senator J. W. Fulbright on the Civil Rights Bill ______________________________________ Mr. President: There is a certain sadness surrounding the Senate's debate on this bill H.R. 7152 which can be experienced only by those in this body who represent the South. Perhaps it is more a feeling of frustration and resignation at being forced to go through these biennial flagellations of our section and our people. But it is an election year again and the Senate is considering legislation designed to humiliate a proud and sensitive section of our country. The Senate is being asked to act under pressure of great stress and emotion. Under such circumstances the views of those who oppose this bill are not likely to receive the full and careful consideration of either our colleagues or the news media. The delicate human relations affected by the provisions of this bill are treated in a context of moral [Foreign _________-minimal importance]
Item Location	J. William Fulbright Papers (MS F956 144, Series 71, Box 20, File 13)
Rights	Please contact Special Collections for information on copyright.
Digital Publisher	University of Arkansas Libraries
Series Title	A Calm Voice in a Strident World: Senator J.W. Fulbright Speaks

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