Mark Takano: “As a decorated Vietnam War veteran, I care very deeply about this country, and ensuring the veterans of our armed forces…”

Let’s finish the assignment, make Dr. King’s dream a reality, and fulfill the promise of a better America.

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”

Every generation must take up the work of renewing and perfecting the idea of America so that America lives up to its promise.

We are here because the work that began 63 years ago is unfinished.