Republican House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, in the news recently for his associations with white supremacists like David Duke, has a very nice message at his website commemorating MLK Day: Scalise Statement on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | Congressman Steve Scalise.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement in recognition of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

“As we reflect upon the life of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., today, we also recognize how our nation has been strengthened by his legacy,” Rep. Scalise said. “Dr. King challenged our country to fulfill the promises of liberty, equality, and justice prescribed in the founding of our great nation. Leading by example, he stressed the teachings of tolerance, service, and love, regardless of race, color, or creed. Today, his writings and speeches continue to empower and inspire those who seek liberty, equality, and justice.”

A lovely sentiment, no? Reading this, you’d never know Scalise voted against making Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday in Louisiana, would you?