And this means rights not just for the rich and the powerful. but for all people regardless of their status in life and regardless of their color or creed or religion or national origin or occupation. We have come a long way in giving meaning to this principle since 1894. But we have still a long way to go. There are still too many migrant farm workers living in abject poverty. There are still too many Americans who are denied decent jobs. housing and education because of their race. creed. or color. There are still too many Americans who receive substandard wages.