"There is so great a need for civility and mutual respect among those of differing beliefs and philosophies. We must not be partisans of any doctrine of ethnic superiority. We live in a world of diversity. We can and must be respectful toward those with whose teachings we may not agree. We must be willing to defend the rights of others who may become the victims of bigotry."
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Gordon B. Hinckley, First talk as President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, April 3,1995.
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