Because they marched, the voting rights law was signed".
"Because they marched, the civil rights law was passed.
"Because they marched, America became more fair," Mr. Obama said.
Because they marched, city councils changed and state legislatures changed and Congress changed and, yes, eventually the White House changed.
"Because they marched," he added, "city councils changed and state legislatures changed and Congress changed and, yes, eventually, the White House changed".
Because they marched, doors of opportunity and education swung open so their daughters and sons could finally imagine a life for themselves beyond washing somebody else's laundry or shining somebody else's shoes.
Because they marched, America became more free and more fair, not just for African-Americans but for women and Latinos, Asians and Native Americans; for Catholics, Jews and Muslims; for gays; for Americans with disabilities.
Because they marched for us.
"Because they marched, America became more free and fair," he added.
