Yes! We did and Yes, We Will

Tomorrow is the day that we in the Democratic Party have been looking forward to for years. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would be overjoyed as is the Democratic Party to see part of his dream become a reality tomorrow. President Barack Obama will lead our country forward by creating green jobs; rebuilding our country’s roads, public transportation, bridges and schools; putting people back to work; bringing peace around the world; and protecting our environment with his new policies that will depend on honesty, truth, public input, and scientific fact that is not censored. The Obama administration will reach out to the world and listen to all people not just the ones that tell us what we want to hear.

President Elect Obama has said things will get worst before his policies can have a real impact on this country. The USA is like a large ship it takes time after putting in a new direction before the ship begins to turn but turn it will in the right direction. Some republicans may not be happy with the new course that this country is taking in the future but we have seen the results over the past few years of their leadership and their direction.

Change is not always welcomed by all but it is in the best interest of the whole country. Education will become an important part of helping people to move into jobs that are more secure and stable. We must find ways to take back control from CEO type administrators who put their salaries before the health of our educational system and the health of our economy.

Tomorrow millions of people will watch as the dream of change becomes a reality.

Both Congressman Ben Ray Luján Jr. and Congressman Martin Heinrich are welcoming New Mexicans to their offices in Washington between 8:00 am to 9:00 am and between 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. They want everyone to feel free to drop by and tell them their views on issues and ask for any help that they might be able to give. It will also be a nice way to get out of the cold for a few minutes. Both congressmen took time today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Heinrich’s feelings on the day:

“I join my fellow New Mexicans in celebrating the continuing legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Just one day before our first African-American President is inaugurated, we pay respect to the extraordinary life of Dr. King and those who have fought for true civil equality. In honor of Dr. King’s substantial contributions to our country, I hope each one of us will not only think about the meaning of his words but put those words into action for the betterment of our community.”

Ben Ray Luján’s feelings on the day:

“Today, we honor the memory of a leader who gave his life to better our country and break down barriers,” said Luján. “Tomorrow, our country will inaugurate our first black President – which shows the tremendous progress our nation has made since Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. marched in Washington forty six years ago and outlined his dream for America. As we honor Dr. King and his legacy of service, we must remind ourselves of the work that remains to promote civil rights and equality for all. We have come far as a country, but as long as inequality prevents opportunity, we must continue to join together to fight for justice.”

President Barack Obama will put his hand on Lincoln’s bible tomorrow and pledge to uphold our constitution to the best of his ability and in doing so he will become our 44th president. Behind him stands ready a nation united to move our country forward into better times. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said "Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase." Tomorrow Barack Obama with his family beside him will take that first step that will lead our country over the next four years in a new direction.