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You must be familiar with that, Tom. Yeah, just this rolling down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream from the book of Amos.

Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: civil rights speech analysis
For: Individuals interested in civil rights history and rhetoric
Key quote: You must be familiar with that, Tom. Yeah, just this rolling down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream from the book of Amos.
The host mentions the book of Amos in relation to Martin Luther King's use of biblical references in his speeches. This reference highlights the urgency and moral imperative of the civil rights movement, as King draws on the imagery of justice and righteousness from the text.