As one whose husband and mother-in-law have died the victims of murder and assassination, I stand firmly and unequivocally opposed to the death penalty for those convicted of capital offenses. An evil deed is not redeemed by an evil deed… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
Mr. Sessions' conduct as a U.S. Attorney, from his politically-motivated voting fraud prosecutions to his indifference toward criminal violations of civil rights laws, indicated… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
While not a panacea for the nation's illegal immigration problems, employer sanctions are one necessary means of stopping the exploitation of vulnerable workers and… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
When fear rushed in, I learned how to hear my heart racing but refused to allow my feelings to sway me. That resilience came… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I think that... discrimination in the job market is a very important area where work needs to be done. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
We have a lot more work to do in our common struggle against bigotry and discrimination. I say "common struggle" because I believe very strongly that all forms of bigotry and discrimination are equally wrong and should be opposed by right-thinking Americans everywhere. Freedom from discrimination based on sexual orientation is surely a fundamental human right in any great democracy,… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share
I am convinced that the women of the world, united without any regard for national or racial dimensions, can become a most powerful force… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
Because Dr. King was human and not divine - although we think he was divine, he was just a man, an extraordinary man, but… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
If you use weapons of war to bring about peace, you're going to have more war and destruction. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I'm fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes - the finer things of life -… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
The failure to invest in youth reflects a lack of compassion and a colossal failure of common sense. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
I believe that women know if their husbands are unfaithful. They feel it. — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
For many years now, I have been an outspoken supporter of civil and human rights for gay and lesbian people. Gays and lesbians stood… — Coretta Scott King Copy Share Image
