Schatz Statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Honolulu, HI – Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) issued the following statement to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’”

–Martin Luther King, Jr.

“Today we honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. whose dedication to peace, equality and justice has helped shape our country and inspire generations. At a time when our country was suffering from intense racism, Dr. King’s message of compassion helped to heal and unite our nation.

“We must also remember that Dr. King fought not only for racial justice but also economic justice. He sought to create a society where all people would have good-paying jobs, affordable health care and a quality education. As we continue to bring Dr. King’s dream to life, we must dedicate ourselves to the principles of kindness and equality.”