Fighting Rights Quotes

The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.

Because of my fighting for LGBT rights, I have seen the possibility of change. And that gives me heart to believe that it is possible to effect change.

You can't fight for your rights if you don't know what they are.

Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight.

I think what the Tea Party movement is - I'm all for it; they're out there fighting for our rights, fighting for what our forefathers stood for.

As senator, my focus will be on standing up for Mainers, especially when it comes to protecting our rights and fighting for our health care.

The real enemy of my people is here. I will not disgrace my religion, my people or myself by becoming a tool to enslave those who are fighting for their own justice, freedom and equality.… If I thought the war was going to bring freedom and equality to 22 million of my people they wouldn’t have to draft me, I’d join tomorrow. I have nothing to lose by standing up for my beliefs. So I’ll go to jail, so what? We’ve been in jail for 400 years.

You have the energy when you're a kid to really fight for rights - that's why kids make great soldiers, right?

When it comes to fighting for citizenship that many people take for granted, there isn't anyone I would not talk to. When it comes to immigration, there isn't any question I will not answer.

The stronger you stand on your principles, the easier it is to fight. The first time, it's tough, but the second time, it's always easier. You just have to push for your rights.