Historic Speech from Representative Dan Ponder 

Remarks on SB390, Hate Crimes Legislation 
Representative Dan Ponder of the 160th 
Thursday, March 16, 2000

Rep. Dan Ponder's historic speech on the floor of the GA House of Representatives in favor of hate crimes legislation. Ponder, a South Georgia Republican and descendent of slave owners, delivered an impassioned attack on racism and bigotry. It is often referred to as one of the most influential speeches made before the Georgia House. Listen to his speech.

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