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I dont believe in quotas. America was founded on a philosophy of individual rights, not group rights
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"I don't believe in quotas. America was founded on a philosophy of individual rights, not group rights"

- Clarence Thomas

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This quote by Clarence Thomas speaks to the concept of uniqueness as well as the relevance of individual rights in the United States. He is saying that the founding of the United States was based on the idea of individual legal rights, not group rights. This suggests that the legal rights of people must be appreciated as well as safeguarded, which quotas, which are based on team legal rights, are not required. Thomas is recommending that the person should be the emphasis of the American system, and that the rights of people need to be appreciated and also secured. He is likewise suggesting that quotas are not essential, as they are based on group civil liberties, and not private civil liberties. This quote speaks with the importance of specific civil liberties in the United States, and the demand to secure and appreciate those rights.

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Clarence Thomas This quote is written / told by Clarence Thomas somewhere between June 23, 1948 and today. He was a famous Judge from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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