Remembering the Life and Legacy of a Remarkable Civil Rights Leader
WASHINGTON D.C. — Today U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) offered the following reflections on Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
“Today we pay tribute to the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on what would be his 89th birthday. As we celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, I encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect on all of the good that he did for our culture, our society, and our nation as a whole.
“Dr. King led a courageous fight against prejudice and discrimination, changing hearts and minds across the country. His unwavering mission to bring equality and a more civilized society to the United States is something we must remember through all walks of our lives.
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“During his famous speech at the March on Washington in 1963, Dr. King said, ‘I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.’
“Today and every day, I urge each of us to look to the example he has set; to consider men and women by the content of their character; to learn from the past; and to look forward with hope, supporting one another as we strive to uphold Dr. King’s vision of justice, freedom, and human rights for every American.”
