“Of course, because you took that black guy and you made him a...” – William Kunstler, The Trial of the Chicago 7 ... Movie Quotes Database

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William Kunstler

Of course, because you took that black guy and you made him a sympathetic character.

Judge Julius Hoffman

Mr. Kunstler, I have lived a a very long time, sir, and you're the first person ever to suggest that I have discriminated against a black man!

Leonard Weinglass

Then let the record show that I am the second.

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