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_005196875	Higgins, George G. (George Gilmary), 1916-	Labor Day statement, 1976 : liberty and justice for all : some notes on the Bicentennial	1976		.txt	text/plain	4134	120	52	This is true not only because there is no lack of poor people in this prosperous land, but also, and more importantly, because there is less excuse today for the continuation of wide- spread poverty and less excuse on our own part for steeling our hearts and shutting our purses against its unfortunate victims. George G. Higgins Secretary for Research United States Catholic Conference LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL Some notes on the Bicentennial It is recorded in the Scriptures that Moses told his followers on the threshold of the Promised Land that there will be no lack of poor men in the land that is to be your home; I must needs warn you, then, to be open-handed towards your brother, your fellow- countryman, when he is poor and in want. ...	cache/_005196875.txt	txt/_005196875.txt