“Today our nation commemorates a great hero whose powerful message has inspired countless Americans and speaks forcefully of the importance of equality and opportunity. As the United States prepares to swear in our first African American president tomorrow we are reminded of the noble cause for which Dr. King fought and died. We remember the dream he so passionately spoke of and pursued – and the progress our country has made since he first spoke of that dream over 40 years ago. I join my fellow Americans in celebrating the life and contributions of this great man and the honorable legacy he left behind which is still alive and well today.”
--U.S. Senator John Cornyn
