John Conyers Zitate

Englisches Zitat von John Conyers als Bild

My friends in the Congress, I have known Coretta King since I went south during the civil rights movement as a lawyer. She was a vibrant, consistent, totally dedicated partner with her husband.

John Conyers

Deutsche Übersetzung

Meine Freunde im Kongress, ich kenne Coretta King seit ich als Anwältin während der Bürgerrechtsbewegung in den Süden gegangen bin. Sie war eine lebhafte, konsequente, total engagierte Partnerin mit ihrem Ehemann.

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