Pelosi Statement in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Pelosi Statement in Recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Friday, January 16, 2009
Contact:Brendan Daly/Nadeam Elshami, 202-226-7616
Washington, D.C â€" Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement today in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is observed on Monday, January 19th:
"Just as Barack Obama’s historic inauguration makes this Martin Luther King Day more poignant, our commitment to fulfilling Dr. King’s dream must become more powerful. In his too short life, Dr. King showed us the way to build ‘the beloved community’ of which he spoke. All we need now is the will to make justice a reality for all of God’s children.
"May this Martin Luther King Day be one of celebration and service, and may this year be one in which we bring ourselves closer to achieving his dream."