Montpelier, Vt.— Governor Phil Scott issued the following statement for the forthcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
“As we begin this long weekend in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I’m drawn to these wise words of his: ‘Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.’
“In the bitter division of our polarizing time, when too many abandon kindness and respect, giving in to the darkness of hate and divisiveness, we must be the light. We must rise above the fray, working together to promote justice and equality across our state and across the country, just as Dr. King did many years ago.
“The civility and the hope he inspired in such a troubling time is just one of his great legacies, and for that I offer my respect and gratitude.”
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