Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of House Resolution 1002, which honors the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourages the continued commitment to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a national day of service. January 18, 2010, marks an important holiday for our country; it is a day in which our Nation reflects on the life and teachings of an inspirational and courageous leader, Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King devoted his life to the causes of equality and social justice, believing that unity in nonviolence and service to our fellow man would empower individuals and strengthen our communities and our country. Dr. King once said, ``Life's most urgent and persistent question is: What are you doing for others?'' As the King Day of Service approaches, I encourage my peers, colleagues, and every American citizen to answer Dr. King's call to service by volunteering within your communities. Last year, the 2009 King Day of Service brought together more than 1 million volunteers across the Nation to work on more than 13,000 projects. This year, public and private entities alike, including the Corporation for National and Community Service, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Clear Channel, UPS, City Year, and Habitat for Humanity, are committed to building on last year's success and generating an even larger show of unity and service in this country.…”