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Transcripts For CSPAN2 Key Capitol Hill Hearings 20140807

Anniversary on the steps of the lincoln memorial, id been in this job for about a month, and i remember those days. And he said for the men and women who gathered 50 years ago whether not in search of some abstract ideal. They were there seeking jobs as well as justice, not just the absence of oppression, but the presence of economic opportunity. And the passage of the Civil Rights Act less than a year later was truly historic triumph. And as somebody who has had the privilege of enforcing that law, i took it as a solemn obligation because i am acutely aware of the number of people who made the ultimate sacrifice to insure passage of that law. And so, you know, its really time today to make sure that we note our progress but also discuss the Unfinished Business. And, indeed, you know, tremendous progress has been made. And i think some of the best examples are
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