Statement from the Governor
“Today we celebrate the life and legacy of
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Above all else, Dr. King’s crusade was about
justice – racial justice, economic justice, social justice. He was
fighting for the very soul of our democracy, which was not living up to
its promise of equality for all. The truth is that crusade for justice
is not over; instead it is an ongoing struggle, and there is much more
that we have yet to accomplish.
“Today we are fighting to continue that
legacy and create a better future for our children. From raising the
minimum wage and offering paid family leave, to proposing the nation’s
most comprehensive package of criminal justice and re-entry reforms, we
are showing the country that there is more we must do, and in New York
we will lead the way. So today I join with all New Yorkers in honoring
the tremendous impact of Dr. King, and in rededicating ourselves to the
dream that he left behind. Together, we can and we will continue his
march toward a more just and brighter future for all.”
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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