WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell released the following statement today honoring the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: 

"Through his stirring words and fearless witness, Dr. Martin Luther King roused a nation to finish the work of its founding, and as long as the struggle for justice continues the legacy of Dr. King will endure. Today, all Americans celebrate the birth of this great man and his necessary work. We recommit ourselves to building a society in which racism and injustice are overcome by trust and mutual respect, and we renew our hope in Dr. King’s daring belief that, guided by the purposes of a loving God, we can all 'bring about miracles in the hearts of men.'"