His entire career stood above all for the belief that America is a land of limitless opportunity and equal justice. He abhorred discrimination in all its forms. and he knew it in his own life. During his campaign for Governor in 1954. an ugly whispering campaign questioned whether Connecticut was ready for a Jewish Governor. Abe Ribicoff answered from the heart. In a famous address in Connecticut. Abe Ribicoff said: In this great country of ours. anybody. even a poor kid from immigrant parents in New Britain. could achieve any office he sought. or any position In private or public life. irrespective of race. color. creed. or religion. The voters of Connecticut. Mr.
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