"I believe we should work to end all racism in American society and staunchly defend the inherent rights of every person. I have clearly stated in prior interviews that I abhor racial discrimination and would have worked to end segregation. Even though this matter was settled when I was 2, and no serious people are seeking to revisit it except to score cheap political points, I unequivocally state that I will not support any efforts to repeal the Civil Rights Act of 1964."

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Source: WATCH: Rand Paul Says Dick Cheney Pushed for the Iraq War So Halliburton Would Profit by David Corn, www.motherjones.com. April 7, 2014.

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