Barbara Lee Hopeful that the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Inspires Visitors

Contact Kristal DeKleer (202) 225-1882

"It is my hope that we are emboldened by the words of Dr. King to put our weapons down and pick our people up: The bombs in Vietnam explode at home; they destroy the hopes and possibilities for a decent America.  Yet, still today, our war machine is fed while our children go hungry.  I hope the Memorial reminds us to end today's wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and Libya and tomorrow's war, too.  I hope the Memorial reminds us to reach out to the less fortunate, support those that are struggling and work together to create pathways out of poverty.  Now is the time to come together.  Now is the time to break the silence."

•   Print
•   Email
•   Share
•   Tweet