"I just think Rosa Parks was overrated. Last time I checked, she got famous for breaking the law." — Stephen Colbert

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I just think Rosa Parks was overrated. Last time I checked, she got famous for breaking the law.

- Stephen Colbert

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I just think Rosa Parks was overrated. Last time I checked, she got famous for breaking the law.