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Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

“You see, my friends...you begin to ask the questions, 'Who owns the oil?' You begin to ask the question, 'Who owns the iron ore?' You begin to ask the question, 'Why is it that people have to pay water bills in a world that is two-thirds water?'”

Quote by Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist known for his nonviolent protest and advocacy for equal rights. His 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 became a significant milestone in the American civil rights movement. more

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