Wikipedia: Martin Luther King Day
H.Res. 61 - Rep. John Lewis [D-GA]
Observing the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., and the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and for other purposes.
Sen. Leahy: "Mr. President, on Monday, our Nation honors the life and legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a national hero and man whose words and deeds brought hope and healing to America. We commemorate the timeless values he taught us through his example--the values of courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service that ..."
Sen. McConnell: "Madam President, this Monday we will celebrate the life and legacy of one of America's greatest heroes, the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King dreamt of an America where, as he so profoundly put it, all of America's children would be judged not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character. By sharing his dream ..."
Sen. Ensign: "Mr. President, on January 15 we honor the legacy of a man who gave his life in the struggle for equality. Dr. Martin Luther King read the words to our Nation's Declaration of Independence and worked to ensure that they were lived that way: All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights ..."
Update: January 16, House Floor Speeches
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