You want to shut up every Negro who has the courage to stand up and fight for the rights of his people, for the rights of workers, and I have been on many a picket line for the steelworkers too.

Summary

This quote is a statement expressing the speaker's belief that there is an attempt to silence African Americans who are advocating for the rights of their community as well as fighting for the rights of laborers. The speaker, who seems to be a supporter or participant in civil rights and labor movements, emphasizes their involvement in various protests, specifically referencing the steelworkers' picket lines. The quote suggests a connection between the fight for racial equality and workers' rights, highlighting the speaker's commitment to both causes.

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