BBCNEWS Witness History September 25, 2021 13:36:00
Most of those who died were black. and most of them were innocent of any wrongdoing. there was quite a bit of overreaction by the police and the national guard when they came in. we will not endure violence. it matters not by whom it is done, or under what slogan or banner. and i went into the kitchen and stood almost at attention and i said yes, sir, mr president. and he said fred, im going to appoint that commission youve been talking about and im going to put you on it.
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