What arguments can you give against us? how can we secure these rights
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I. The American Heritage: The Promise of Freedom and Equality
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II. The Record: Short of the Goal
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Our Diverse Population
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Signs of Recent Progress
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The Condition of Our Rights
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1 The Right to Safety and Security of the Person
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2. The Right to Citizenship and Its Privileges
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3. The Right to Freedom of Conscience and Expression
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4. The Right to Equality of Opportunity
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Segregation Reconsidered
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Civil Rights in the Nation's Capital
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III. Government's Responsibility: Securing the Rights
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Constitutional Traditions
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The Role of the Supreme Court
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The Civil Rights Section Experiment
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The Problem of Sanctions
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The Climate of Opinion
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IV. A Program of Action: The Committee's Recommendations