The government is responsible for the violence, as long as they don't stop it. And if we have to get violent to protect ourselves, then it's the government that should be charged with the crime, because we're only upholding a law that they've been unable to uphold.
Malcolm XAny way, any form necessary to defend himself; Negro should reserve the right to do that just the same as others have the right to do it.
Malcolm XTo me, political action involves making the politician who represents us know that he either produces or he is out, and he's out one way or another.
Malcolm XThey came to this country they, they were Hungarians, they were Communists from a Communist country. And right now those Hungarian freedom fighters can get jobs that student sit-ins can't get. They can go and sleep and live in hotels that Martin Luther King himself can't live in.They are recognized and respected because they are fighters, not because they are sit-iners or freedom.
Malcolm X