Look at what he was able to do in a time of crisis. The black population was only about 10 percent, but he was able to put in front the agenda of a minority and the needs of those 10 percent and how it limited a country that's supposed to be the cradle of democracy.
By no means am I saying his dream is fulfilled entirely. I don't believe it's been met fully, but we have made progress. And from that standpoint, we realize we still have some work to do.
Dr. King stood for all people. He said it's not a black and white issue, it's all encompassing. Until all civil rights are met, we're not going to progress as a country.
He felt comfortable in so many different situations. He had the respect of world leaders and the common man.
