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I wish I could've written earlier for Martin Luther King Day, but hard work can get to me too. Anyway, what I will present here is Rep. John Lewis' research on the great King's speeches, via Jihad Watch:

"I cannot stand idly by, even though I happen to live in the United States and even though I happen to be an American Negro and not be concerned about what happens to the Jews in Soviet Russia. For what happens to them happens to me and you, and we must be concerned." "Israel's right to exist as a state in security is uncontestable."

"Peace for Israel means security, and we must stand with all our might to protect its right to exist, its territorial integrity. I see Israel as one of the great outposts of democracy in the world, and a marvelous example of what can be done, how desert land can be transformed into an oasis of brotherhood and democracy. Peace for Israel means security and that security must be a reality."

"I solemnly pledge to do my utmost to uphold the fair name of the Jews -- because bigotry in any form is an affront to us all."

"When people criticize Zionists they mean Jews, you are talking anti-Semitism."

This is one of the many reasons why King is such a great man and deserves a lot of honor for his efforts in the civil rights movement.

Update: here's also Blackfive's post for MLK Memorial Day.

Update 2: here's a video of MLK's famous speech, "I have a dream":

Via The New York Sun.

Labels: anti-semitism, Israel, racism, United States