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My case represents a part of history that is not always acknowledged. It is a reminder that our government is not infall
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"My case represents a part of history that is not always acknowledged. It is a reminder that our government is not infallible, and that we must always be vigilant against any abuse of power"

- Fred Korematsu

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This quote by Fred Korematsu talks to the significance of holding our government responsible for its activities. It is a pointer that our federal government is not infallible which we should always be vigilant against any kind of abuse of power. Korematsu's instance belongs of background that is frequently ignored, yet it works as an important pointer of the requirement for citizens to be knowledgeable about their legal rights and to stand up for them when required. It is a reminder that we must be vigilant in safeguarding our constitutional freedoms which we need to not permit our federal government to violate its bounds. It is a suggestion that we need to always be on guard versus any type of type of discrimination or oppression. Korematsu's case is a tip that we must always remember the significance of defending our civil liberties which we have to always be prepared to combat for them.

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Fred Korematsu This quote is written / told by Fred Korematsu between January 30, 1919 and March 30, 2005. He was a famous Celebrity from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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