- The city of Los Angeles sent him here to study...
- He studied. Now let's send him back to Los Angeles, not all over the world poking his head into this government and that government.

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12 seconds sound clip from the Destination Freedom - Peace Mediator classic radio play.

You can hear this line at 00:12:22 in the radio play.

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- Wasting funds on a Negro student to get a doctorate in political science!

- I recommend that this Ralph Johnson Bunche be dropped from consideration.

- Professor, please. This student finished highest in his class.

- I say simply on his record we've got to consider him for the fellowship.

- But a fellowship in a field where he'll get no employment'll only frustrate him.

- The city of Los Angeles sent him here to study...

- He studied. Now let's send him back to Los Angeles, not all over the world poking his head into this government and that government.

- What good reason will you give for turning him back?

- Face it. Our fellowship fund is for practical purposes.

- We encourage students to work out their doctorates in subjects that will benefit them.

- If this Ralph Bunche can be persuaded to study, say physical education, or something more in keeping with his job potentialities, I'll be willing to give him his fellowship.

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