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“There can be no compromise on the right of personal security; there can be no compromise on securing of human rights.”

Quote by Hubert H. Humphrey

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Hubert H. Humphrey

Hubert Horatio Humphrey was an American politician who served as the 38th Vice President of the United States under Lyndon B. Johnson from 1965 to 1969. Born on May 27, 1911, in Winona, Minnesota, he passed away on January 13, 1978. Humphrey was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party and is known for his advocacy of civil rights, labor rights, and environmental protection. more

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