COLUMBIA, S.C. (January 19, 2015) – Governor Nikki Haley today released the following statement regarding the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday:

“There is no better way to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s memory and legacy – and his fight for equality – than working together to ensure that our children, no matter where they are born, have access to the best education, that our government is honest and accountable to the all of the people it serves, and that all of our citizens have the opportunity to achieve their hopes and dream.”