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“Illegality will never solve the problem of political lawlessness.”

Quote by Emanuel Celler

Book:You Never Leave Brooklyn: The Autobiography of Emanuel Celler

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You Never Leave Brooklyn: The Autobiography of Emanuel Celler

In 'You Never Leave Brooklyn: The Autobiography of Emanuel Celler,' Emanuel Celler shares his life story, focusing on his upbringing and experiences in Brooklyn. The book provides a candid look at his personal growth, his involvement in community affairs, and his contributions to the political landscape. It is a testament to his enduring connection to his hometown and the impact it had on his life and career. more

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Emanuel Celler was a prominent American politician known for his contributions to immigration and civil rights. Born on May 6, 1888, in Vilnius, Lithuania, he immigrated to the United States in 1903. Celler served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1923 to 1957, representing New York's 12th congressional district. He is best remembered for his advocacy of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965. He passed away on January 15, 1981. more

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“I had taken on the color of the climate around me and had driven back all the emotion that rose from the Brooklyn streets so that I could belong to the exclusive club of Congress.”

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“In March of 1933 we witnessed a revolution in manner, in mores, in the definition of government. What before had been black or white sprang alive with color.”

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“My grandfather was Catholic; my grandmother, Jewish. Crossing over from Bavaria, as immigrants to the United States, the ship started to sink. My grandmother jumped overboard. My grandfather followed, to save this girl he had never met.”

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“My grandfather, in 1848, had fled from Germany to find political freedom in the United States.”

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“My wife - to-be and I went to see my father. Only he could answer the two questions before us: Shall we get married now? Shall I begin the practice of law, or continue being the successful wine salesman I had become, working my way through law school?”

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“Classical music only really came into my life in 1969. I wish I had heard classical music and church music when I was a teenager or even as a child.”

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“The Democratic Party will never desert the freedoms of our people under the guise of pretending to protect them.”

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“As we have seen so clearly demonstrated in Europe, hate breeds hate and the vicious circle revolves with all its attending madness.”

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“I became the head of the household. I went to school in the morning and sold wines all afternoon until seven o'clock in the evening.”

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Book:You Never Leave Brooklyn: The Autobiography of Emanuel Celler

Source: You Never Leave Brooklyn: The Autobiography of Emanuel Celler