“The Rev. Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. is an American hero who dedicated his life to moving our country closer to living up to our ideals. As a courageous organizer and compassionate faith leader, Dr. King spoke out on the major challenges of the 20th century, advocating for the end of segregation, economic exploitation, and war.“This weekend, communities throughout the United States honor his legacy through service. In Congress, we must strive to honor Dr. King by ensuring that the victories he made possible – for equality, for health care, for justice, for peace, for voting rights and workers’ rights – are not diluted by pernicious legislation or eroded by apathy.
“Dr. King taught us that, together, we have the power to triumph over adversity. Fifty years after his leadership helped bring about the Voting Rights Act, Dr. King’s insistence that the ballot is vital to strengthening our democracy renews the urgency with which House Democrats continue the fight to restore key portions of this historic law and advocate for equality of opportunity for all.”
