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What is so remarkable about the success of affirmative action is that it has been accomplished despite the Justice Department and the policies of the federal government.
Harold Washington
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Affirmative action works but we're going to need to muster all our political resources if we are to keep it in place.
Harold Washington
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Throughout American history many of our social gains and much of our progress toward democracy were made possible by the active intervention of the federal government.
Harold Washington
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That fallacy flies in the face of studies that show, every day, in every way, things are getting a little worse for America's minorities relative to the progress made by those in the top percentiles of assets and income.
Harold Washington
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The third fallacy is that affirmative action doesn't work.
Harold Washington
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Our concern is to heal. Our concern is to bring together.
Harold Washington
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Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals.
Harold Washington
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Let's not be overconfident, we still have to count the votes.
Harold Washington
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Business as usual will not be accepted by any part of this city.
Harold Washington
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