Political Quotes

“On April 3, 1968, the Reverend Martin Luther King gave what the world didn't know would be his final speech. Seven times in that address, Dr. King said, ``But I wouldn't stop there,'' as he spoke of his dreams for a better world. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, it is critical that we not forget the many lessons Dr. King taught us, lessons that emphasize ways to treat our peers and our neighbors with respect, despite our differences, in order to make the dream of a better and more unified tomorrow possible. That message should resonate today more than ever to my peers in this Chamber. I have been thinking of this a lot lately, what Dr. King might say if he was here with us today, as he might see the divisive partisanship that lives among these halls, and I think he would deliver one clear message: We must unify to make meaningful changes. We must bridge the gaps that divide our Nation by working together to find common good civilly. It is no secret that division brings pain and disables our capacity to solve problems. As Martin Luther King said in his last speech in Tennessee, ``I wouldn't stop there.'' ____________________”