Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This past Monday, our Nation celebrated MLK Day, a powerful reminder of the ongoing effort for equality and justice and the profound impact an individual can make. It is also a day spent volunteering and a day of action. I am so deeply proud of the schools across Oakland County, Michigan, who engaged in volunteer activities. I also would like to share some of Dr. King's powerful words that resonate not only with me, but I believe speak to the moments that we find ourselves in today: ``Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.'' ``Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.'' ``The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice.'' ``We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.'' ``I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.'' ``Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.'' Lastly, ``Life's most persistent and urgent question is: `What are you doing for others?' '' In service, we honor Dr. King's legacy, and we commit to his written words from the Birmingham jail that we continue to strive toward justice. ____________________”