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Command Quote by Lyndon B. Johnson

“There is no Constitutional issue here. The command of the Constitution is plain. There is no moral issue. It is wrong - deadly wrong - to deny any of your fellow Americans the right to vote in this country. There is no issue of States' rights or National rights. There is only the struggle for…” quote by Lyndon B. Johnson
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“There is no Constitutional issue here. The command of the Constitution is plain. There is no moral issue. It is wrong - deadly wrong - to deny any of your fellow Americans the right to vote in this country. There is no issue of States' rights or National rights. There is only the struggle for human rights.”

Lyndon B. Johnson

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Source Speech: Civil Rights Address, 1965

Voting rights are a fundamental human right; denying them is morally wrong, regardless of constitutional or state arguments.

In simple terms: Voting is a basic human right; denying it is immoral.

Key Takeaway

Protect voting rights for all.

Themes

human rights democracy justice equality politics

Mood

determined urgent hopeful

Type

political advocacy inspirational

When to use this quote

  • election administration
  • legislative debate
  • civil rights movement

Key Concepts

civil rights constitutional law morality voting

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can societies ensure universal voting rights?
  • What obstacles hinder equal voting access?
A Different Perspective

Implementation may face political resistance and enforcement challenges.

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