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Speech by Senator J. W. Fulbright 

on the Civil Rights Bill

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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

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