Political Quotes

“Madam President, in a few short days, our Nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. For many, it will be a day to envision a future in which America, as Dr. King dreamed, is ``free at last.'' For others, it will be a time to remember the ideals Dr. King fought so hard for, namely his dream for everyone in this country to finally receive the fair and equal treatment promised to them under the Constitution. Today, we should honor Dr. King's legacy by continuing to fight to realize his dreams--and also recognize the brave people who stood alongside Dr. King at the foot of history's doorstep, like Memphis sanitation worker and civil rights activist Elmore Nickelberry. Mr. Nickelberry was one of the last surviving Memphis sanitation workers who fought for better working conditions in 1968, and he marched with Dr. King during the sanitation workers' strike. He was a man of great integrity and a pillar within his community. When others wanted to give up and stop the strike, he said: ``Keep on marching, keep on doing the right thing. If they're doing the right thing, everything will be good. But keep the dream alive.'' Because of Mr. Nickelberry's bravery and determination, the Black Memphis sanitation workers received better working conditions and pay and were finally afforded rights equal to those of their White counterparts. Last week, Elmore Nickelberry took his last breath on this earth. But the legacy left behind by Mr. Nickelberry, Dr.…”