
I think this is a magnificent demonstration of our commitment to nonviolence in this struggle for freedom all over the United States, and I want to commend the leadership of this community for making this great event possible and making such a great event possible through such disciplined channels. With all of the thousands and hundreds of thousands of people engaged in this demonstration today, there has not been one reported incident of violence. (All right)I think there is something else that must be said because it is a magnificent demonstration of discipline. And I can assure you that what has been done here today will serve as a source of inspiration for all of the freedom-loving people of this nation. Franklin, all of the officers and members of the Detroit Council of Human Rights, distinguished platform guests, ladies and gentlemen, I cannot begin to say to you this afternoon how thrilled I am, and I cannot begin to tell you the deep joy that comes to my heart as I participate with you in what I consider the largest and greatest demonstration for freedom ever held in the United States.
