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Lawmakers and officials used Twitter on Monday to mark the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Read some of their messages below.

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) said:

Thx 2 Dr King 4 his mission + his shining legacy is all around us. Our nation changed 4ever 4 the better. 1 person can change world: U!

Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) said:

The time is always right to do what is right - MLK

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) said:

Please make this MLK holiday a productive day and considering serving or helping others. As we begin to heal from... http://fb.me/QSMCdK1z

Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) said:

In honor of MLK day, we remember the great civil rights leader's powerful message of peace, faith & justice. Let... http://fb.me/t5k61NlG

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) said:

Today we recognize Martin Lu! ther King Jr. as a champion for civil rights and a reminder th! at we mu st protect the freedom and equality of all

Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.) said:

Today,Cardin urges all 2 heed MLKs words:Darkness cannot drive out darkness;only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate;only love can

Former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld said:

Listening by radio from US Capitol balcony to 1963 #MLK "I Have A Dream" speech left a lasting impression on this then-freshman congressman.

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) said:

On #MLK Day, Lautenberg reflects on accomplishments of civil rights movement & vows to continue working for equal rights for all Americans.

Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Ind.) said:

Dr, King's advocacy of non-violence & leadership in equality & civil rights should be remembered as we reflect w/ family/friends. #mlkday

Dr. King was successful in achieving major social change through peaceful means & through a commitment to universal brotherhood. #mlkday

! Rep. Mik e McIntyre (D-N.C.) said:

Attending MLK Parade@ noon in Wilmington@ Castle Street, 5th-10th St. to celebrate a man who heroically fought for justice& equality for all

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) said:

Attended Rev. Jesse L. Jackson's Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Breakfast this morning.

House GOP leader Eric Cantor (R-Va.) said:

Today we honor & remember the life & achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are a stronger nation because of him http://j.mp/gIjUYo

Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Ala.) said:

Remembering and honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the contributions he made to society and the inspiration he was to us all.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said:

On #MLKDay, let us seek a renewed commitment to the causes Dr. King championed:! equality, hope, civility, humanity & peace.