did not have this under-girded hate and racism and if we were not crippled by these idiocies, can you imagine what our country would be like? how can you answer those questions? can you imagine? >> yes, i'm brought to weep when i think what my country can be and will be when we develop enough courage to act courageously and with courtesy and respect for each other. just imagine what on earth -- we wouldn't have to say we're the most powerful country in the world. we will be the most powerful country in the world. not because we have might. but because we have right. >> such a remarkable lady. my most recent conversation with maya angelou after nelson mandela had passed away. listen. >> there is an old spiritual, old gospel song, which is i'm on my journey now, mt. zion.