STATEUtah · May 11, 2026
Gov. Spencer Cox Marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021
Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued a statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, calling for a recommitment to civil rights and an end to discrimination.
The Bottom Line
Gov. Cox's statement on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021 emphasizes the importance of civil rights, love, respect, and unity.
The Case For
- The statement advocates for civil rights and an end to discrimination.
- It promotes love and respect in political discourse.
The Case Against
None explicitly stated in the source.
Key Numbers
- January 18, 2021: Date of the statement
Source Verification
Gov. Spencer J. Cox | state of Utah | Press release
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✓ Quote-groundedUtah Governor Press Releases
https://governor.utah.gov/press/gov-spencer-cox-marks-martin-luther-king-jr-day-2021
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- "Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued the following statement in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: “As we remember the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., we must recommit ourselves to the ideals he advocated for: civil rights and an end to discrimination."— Gov. Cox marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021
- "‘Love is the only force capable of transforming an enemy into a friend.’ We must find our way back to loving our neighbors as ourselves. And we must infuse our political discourse with respect, even when we disagree. This kind of civil engagement takes resolve and courage."— Gov. Cox marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021
- "Let’s take that first step together. Let’s move forward as we form a more perfect union.”"— Gov. Cox marks Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2021