Selma helped make it possible for hundreds and thousands of people in the South to become registered voters and encouraged people all across America to become participants in a democratic process.

You have to be optimistic in order to continue to move forward.

Sometimes I feel like crying, tears of happiness, tears of joy, to see the distance we've come and the progress we've made.

I have met every president since President Kennedy. And I think Barack Obama must be listed as one of the best. This young man has been so inspiring - not just to people in America but to people all around the world.

Dr. King was one of the most inspiring human beings I ever met. He was such a warm, compassionate, and loving human being.

I think President Barack Obama has been a good president.

1963, because of the sense of moral authority that the civil rights movement had, we were able to get people to respond, because of the quality of our demand and our sense of moral authority.

The press is supposed to serve as a check on government.

We need comprehensive immigration reform. Dr. King wouldn't be pleased at all to know that there are millions of people living in the shadow, living in fear in places like Georgia and Alabama.

There is a need for a movement of non-violent direct action.