Statement by Governor Bill Richardson Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on the 39th Anniversary of His Assassination

Today, on the 39th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's assassination, Governor Bill Richardson issued the following statement about the slain civil rights activist.

"Today, we remember and honor a great man and a true leader - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.," said Governor Bill Richardson. "Dr. King's selfless dedication and life's work as a civil rights activist has made this country and our world a better place to live. He paved the way for a movement that will never be forgotten and continues today. In memory of his battle against discrimination and his fight for a better America we need to continue to push for equal opportunity, equal housing and equal education in the 21st century. We must never forget his beautiful words "I have a dream". Now, it is up to those of us left behind to continue to carry Dr. King's torch and work towards a society that is rid of hatred and discrimination against all races, ethnicity and religions."