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Comments prepared for broadcast over WLIB Radio in New York City. -8- National evidence of the great doctrine of Brotherhood and equality which Jesus Christ taught the world, must pledge ourselves uncon- ditionalyy to the War on Poverty, regardless of race, creed, station in life, or party affiliation. The Civil Rights Bill will inspire new hope, award new dognity, and insure security, not only to black Americans, but to all who believe in human dignity and the rights of all men. Now is the time for all Americans who value freedom to join the rescue squad. At this moment, the best word and the most conscientious work is imperatively demanded. President Johnson in a recent speech, so eloquently epito- mized the plight of the Negro when he said, "Until justice is bllind to color, until education is unaware of race, until oppor- tunity is unconcerned with the color of men's skin, Emancipation will be a Proclamation but not a fact. The cruel dark night of segreagation must end. The endurance of the Negro in the deep South facing heartles police and vicious dogs has a limit---A breaking point, that could well be pushed -more-

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Land of (Unequal) Opportunity

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