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Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. Commemorates the 44th Anniversary of "I Have a Dream" Speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

West Palm Beach, Florida - August 28, 2007

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr., U.S. Congressional Candidate for District 23 (www.marionthorpe.com), commemorates the 44th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream Speech." Dr. Thorpe states, "Dr. King's words are as inspirational and powerful today as they were when they were first spoken on August 28, 1963." Dr. Thorpe applauds Dr. King for his courage and vision during a period in American history that is marked by social unrest and racial divide.

"In 2007, we must diligently pursue freedom and equality for all Americans in a manner that ensures unobstructed entry into the American Dream process," explains Dr. Thorpe. The U.S. Congressional candidacy of Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. in Florida's 23rd District is anchored by the very same tenets of human decency and prosperity that Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of while standing on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. 44 years ago (http://youtube.com/watch?v=jWCh78HQtOY). Dr. Thorpe explains, "The embodiment of my election to Congress is best described by one such key phrase drawn from Dr. King's speech: 'When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir. This note was a promise that all men, yes, black men as well as white men, would be guaranteed the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." With a strong sense of dutiful respect for Dr. King's masterful "I Have a Dream" speech, and a firm determination to create an entry-way to the American Dream for those who have been heretofore excluded from prosperity and equality, Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. carries forward the fine example set by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

While Dr. Thorpe readily acknowledges the loss created by not having Dr. King physically present in 2007, he also notes that Dr. King ignited a positive energy within people of all races, religions, and creeds that remains vibrant to this day. "Now is the time for good-willed people to take a stand against lingering injustices that exist in our Nation and in this world. Closer to home, I am doing my level best to remove the oppressive conditions that have long existed in Congressional District 23," states Dr. Thorpe. Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. further states, "I have the endurance, vision, and fortitude to create the long-overdue American Dream conduit for the people of Congressional District 23. Categorically, my Congressional victory will lead to 'A New Day, A New Way' for the very groups of people that Dr. Martin Luther King so valiantly guided 44 years ago."

Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. is the right man at the right time as people yearn for positive change in Florida's 23rd Congressional District. Dr. Thorpe encourages you to support his P.E.A.C.E. platform by visiting www.marionthorpe.com and joining the Thorpe '08 team today.


Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. is a Congressional Candidate for Florida's 23rd District. Dr. Thorpe's candidacy is anchored by the basic tenets of compassion, respect, and honesty. The election of Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr. to Congress will signal "A New Day, A New Way!" for the people of Congressional District 23 (FL).


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Dr. Marion D. Thorpe, Jr.

THORPE FOR CONGRESS
P. O. Box 546017
Miami, Florida 33154

Hotline: 561-771-0070
Phone: 202-657-4362