His life should have special impact for every American, for he freed the rest of us, too, of our hatred, our bigotry, of the illusion which still crops up from time to time that we can somehow lift ourselves up by putting others down.

We can turn this around. But we have got to turn it around, and we have got to do it together by lifting each other up.

Today, my fellow Americans, I want to talk to you about our common right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

The greatest days of America lie in front of us if we have the courage to live the dream of Martin Luther King.

It gives Americans the chance to arm themselves for the new economy.

The most important civil right is the right to dream the American dream and to have the opportunity to live it.

Dr. King was one of the great moral prophets of our time.

Our administration is doing everything in our power to make sure you get the relief you need.

Dr. King's most profound lesson was that in America, 'me' depends on 'we.'

I ran for President because I feared we were in danger of losing that right.

In 2 years we've made a good start.

A national day of service is central to our Nation's future.

Every American deserves a piece of the American dream.

That's what the national day of service is all about.

I proposed the middle class bill of rights.

I hope the new Congress will pass the middle class bill of rights.

Frank G. Wisner, of the District of Columbia, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service, class of Career Minister, for the personal rank of Career Ambassador in recognition of especially distinguished service over a sustained period.

Thadd Heartfield, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Texas, vice Robert M. Parker, elevated.