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Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader and Friend John Lewis

Statement

Date: July 18, 2020
Location: Memphis, TN
Issues: Arts, Entertainment, and History

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) released the following statement on learning that Georgia Congressman and Civil Rights legend John Lewis has died:

"America has lost a hero. I have lost a hero, a dear friend, a "good trouble' cohort and colleague. It has been an honor to know and serve with this gentleman. He was the embodiment of Dr. King, Mahatma Gandhi, and heaven on earth."


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