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America has come a long way in the battle against
bigotry, but we are all too frequently reminded that, in the
words of the late Senator Edward Kennedy, civil rights re-
mains the unfinished business of America. The Civil Rights
Division has a critical role to play in addressing this unfin-
ished business.
Many civil rights challenges have regrettably endured
for decades, while new challenges continue to emerge. The
Civil Rights Division must address both. Our nation’s vivid,
storied and sometimes heartbreaking past has led to much
progress. We should allow that progress to inspire us to con-
tinue the journey toward equal justice that was started cen-
turies ago, and to continue to pursue America’s promise of
equal opportunity for all.
Thomas E. Perez
Assistant Attorney General
