Washington, Jan 18 - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) released the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day coming up this Monday, January 21^st:

 “On this day our nation reflects on the contributions of Martin Luther King, Jr. to the long struggle for civil rights in the United States.  Because of Dr. King’s work, a nation where people are judged by the content of their character rather than the color of their skin is closer to reality.

 “While the dream that Martin Luther King and thousands of others fought for remains elusive, his legacy lives on in our hearts and minds.  Dr. King stood up for people who didn’t have a voice when others failed to stand up for them. 

 “His life should inspire all of us to fight for those among us—of any color, background, or creed—who’ve had their voices taken away.”