"We've talked more about civil rights after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 than we talked about it before 1964"

This quote by Clarence Thomas speaks to the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in stimulating a nationwide discussion about civil liberties. Prior to the Act was passed, civil liberties were not a significant topic of discussion in the United States. However, the Act changed the landscape of civil liberties in the country, and it opened up a discussion about the significance of civil rights and the need to protect them. The Act was a significant milestone in the civil rights movement, and it has had a long lasting impact on the way civil rights are talked about in the United States. Thomas' quote is a reminder of the importance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the effect it has had on the national discussion about civil rights.