CHARLESTON, W.Va. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R -W.Va.) today released the following statement in advance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 18:

“Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. inspired the nation as he fought for freedom and equality in the face of adversity. He continues to shape our society today as we work to make the American Dream available to all Americans. I encourage West Virginians to remember the ideas Dr. King championed – equal opportunity and service to others – and to uphold these values in our lives each day.”

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