The President:
Hi everybody.
Today we pay tribute to
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We reflect on the
lessons of his life;
that extraordinary change
begins when ordinary
men and women are
willing to stand up for
the progress they seek.
We draw strength from
his unbending commitment
to justice and his
unwavering conviction
in the moral force
of nonviolence.
And just as we celebrate the
progress he helped inspire,
we recommit ourselves
to our unfinished work;
defending the dignity and
equality of all people.
That's why today we come
together in a national day
of service, because as
Dr. King once said,
"Life's most persistent
and urgent question
is 'what are you
doing for others?'"
Today, Americans across our
country are answering that
question through their
actions, they're cleaning
up parks, visiting hospitals,
working at food banks,
and reading to children;
they're doing their part
to honor Dr. King by
heeding his call to serve.
To everyone out there
volunteering today,
thank you.
And to everyone who wants to
join in, it's not to late.
Just go to www.mlkday.gov
to find a project happening
right now near you.
Dr. King is an
inspiration to millions
around the world
including me.
We feel his legacy all
around us; in our schools,
our communities, our
halls of government,
and most importantly in our
hearts, how we treat each
other, and the simple acts
of kindness and respect
that bind us together
as one American family.
That was Dr. King's dream
that one day all Americans
would treat each other as
brothers and sisters.
Let's all do our part
to make that dream real.
Not just today,
but every day.
