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Yesterday, the leaders of America gathered in Washington, D.C. for a health care summit. It was an effort to gnash out the differences between the proponents for a comprehensive health care bill and those who think the current proposed legislation is a waste of paper. We're not weighing in on the debate, other than to say it's a damn serious subject and one that needs solutions, not rhetoric.

But as a television production, the health care summit was a snoozefest. Whether you like any of the political personalities involved, it didn't change the fact that while Chris Matthews was giddy about the political theater, it was dreary TV.

CNN's Soledad O'Brien, anchor of American Morning, was given access to Martin Luther King Jr's private collection of writings. The writings will be featured in a five-part American Morning special titled "Words That Changed a Nation." The special will air January 8 through January 12.

The "King Papers" offer a glimpse into the mind of Martin Luther King, Jr, who advocated peaceful demonstration and civil disobedience over violent measures. The papers will also reveal some of the doubts King had as he made the arduous journey from unknown preacher to civil rights icon. King's family allowed CNN exclusive access King's collection of writings.