Hoyer Remarks on 50th Anniversary of March
Posted by Congressman Steny Hoyer Pax II
This Wednesday, August 28, 2013, marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech. Congressman Steny Hoyer recognized its importance:
“America today has much to be proud of, in no small part thanks to Dr. King, my friend and civil rights hero John Lewis, and the countless others – many whose names we do not know – who wrote, spoke out, stood up, marched, bled, languished in jail cells, sat-in, and endured what Dr. King called “creative suffering,” said Congressman Hoyer at his recent address at the National Action to Realize the Dream Rally.
“The historic election of President Obama testifies to the progress we have made – which would not have been possible if not for the millions who sacrificed and raised their voices for change,” said Mr. Hoyer, who believes that despite all the progress that has been made, we have still not reached equality for everyone in America.
“Too many have no voice in our democracy because they are told they have no valid I.D. with which to vote, or that they have to choose between going to work or to the polls on a Tuesday,” said Mr. Hoyer.
“We must now continue our march forward for justice, equality, jobs, and opportunity for all.”
For the entire transcript or to see Congressman Hoyer’s address, visit his website or for more information on the march; or to participate, click here.
