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What did you think of Adlai Stevenson's asking for a stronger civil rights program than in 52?

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Well, it's a repeat performance of 52.

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He asked for a moderate one until after he won the nomination in 52, and then he asked for a strong one.

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And that's what caused him to lose Jim Burns and Harry Byrd and other Southerners in 52.

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You think he might lose the South with this stand?

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Well, I think he could very well do it.

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Why do you assess your own chances, Happy?

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Well, I was under no illusions about them.

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I'm not at the moment unless we have a deadlock.

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But if we have a deadlock, I think they're fine.

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It looks like they're improving now all the time.

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We had a little thing that came up yesterday with Ted Williams that used to be in your bailiwick.

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What did you think of that fine?

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Well, they harass Ted. Ted's a good boy. All he needs is good treatment.

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You think it was an unjust fine?

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Well, I'm not sure about that. They'll not collect it. What do you think of that?

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If they do, they'll give it back to him.