I want to say this about my state. When Strom Thurmond ran for president, we voted for him. We're proud of it. And if the rest of the country had followed our lead, we wouldn't have had all these problems…

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A poor choice of words conveyed to some the impression that I embrace the discarded...

A poor choice of words conveyed to some the impression that I embrace the discarded...

While it may take generations of nurturing, nations founded on and grounded in freedom will...

While it may take generations of nurturing, nations founded on and grounded in freedom will...

We cannot forget the little things we take for granted in America that remain the...

We cannot forget the little things we take for granted in America that remain the...

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

Freedom is never easily won, but once established, freedom lasts, spreads and chokes out tyranny.

I'm not a fan of Secretary Rumsfeld. I don't think he listens enough to his...

I'm not a fan of Secretary Rumsfeld. I don't think he listens enough to his...

The vision of a nation formed from many different peoples bound together by a common...

The vision of a nation formed from many different peoples bound together by a common...

The highly motivated young people who comprise the backbone of our military force truly are...

The highly motivated young people who comprise the backbone of our military force truly are...

Most Americans in both red and blue states reject and resent the message being sent...

Most Americans in both red and blue states reject and resent the message being sent...

The platform we had in Dallas, the 1984 Republican platform, all the ideas we supported...

The platform we had in Dallas, the 1984 Republican platform, all the ideas we supported...

Racial discrimination does not always violate public policy.

Racial discrimination does not always violate public policy.

As long as there are entrenched social and political distinctions between sexes, races, or classes,...

As long as there are entrenched social and political distinctions between sexes, races, or classes,...

At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere...

At present, our country needs women's idealism and determination, perhaps more in politics than anywhere...

Legislation to apply the principle of equal pay for equal work without discrimination because of...

Legislation to apply the principle of equal pay for equal work without discrimination because of...

The divide of race has been Americas constant curse. Each new wave of immigrants gives...

The divide of race has been Americas constant curse. Each new wave of immigrants gives...

Ending racial discrimination in jury selection can be accomplished only by eliminating peremptory challenges entirely.

Ending racial discrimination in jury selection can be accomplished only by eliminating peremptory challenges entirely.

All provisions of federal, state or local law requiring or permitting discrimination in public education...

All provisions of federal, state or local law requiring or permitting discrimination in public education...

I believe that those who promote discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or any...

I believe that those who promote discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or any...

The critical point is that the Constitution places the right of silence beyond the reach...

The critical point is that the Constitution places the right of silence beyond the reach...

I hate racial discrimination most intensely and all its manifestations. I have fought all my...

I hate racial discrimination most intensely and all its manifestations. I have fought all my...

Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes...

Sometimes, I feel discriminated against, but it does not make me angry. It merely astonishes...