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July 18, 2020 Reed Statement on the Life, Legacy & Lasting Inspiration of John Lewis Sen. Jack Reed
July 18, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message" Rep. James Hill
July 18, 2020 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep. Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place." Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen. John Thune
July 18, 2020 Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020 Statement in Memory of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Hal Rogers
July 18, 2020 Half a Century Later, Hero Medic Finally Presented Long-Promised Silver Star Rep. Chris Smith
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America has lost a towering moral figure, & I have lost a dear friend. John Lewis lived his life with purpose and in service, as close to a Christ-like figure as I have ever known. He was a beloved colleague, a trusted representative, & a man of integrity. https://bit.ly/2Wy40vG" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 Scanlon Releases Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Hero, Congressman John Lewis Rep. Mary Scanlon
July 18, 2020 Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of U.S. Rep. John Lewis Sen. Jim Justice
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones." Sen. Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020 Evans Mourns "True American Hero' John Lewis Rep. Dwight Evans
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen. Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep. Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Congressman John Lewis Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Fleischmann Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Chuck Fleischmann
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Cole Mourns Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Tom Cole
July 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader and Friend John Lewis Rep. Steve Cohen
July 17, 2020 Pingree Introduces Legislation to Bolster Local Creative Economies, Create Skilled Jobs Nationwide Rep. Chellie Pingree
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was a legend of the civil rights movement who never stopped fighting for equality and justice for all, even in his final days. America is a more perfect union because of the blood, sweat, and tears he sacrificed. I was proud to call him a friend." Rep. Steve Scalise
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Sen. Peter Welch, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @RepJohnLewis : hero, champion & challenge to conscience of the nation. Your visit with the newest voices for justice at the Black Lives Matter mural with @MayorBowser was wonderful & iconic. Thank you for that final public statement in furtherance of a more perfect union." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent COVID-19 Scams Rep. Angie Craig, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I cosponsored @brianschatz's 1033 amendment to the NDAA and next week we will have a vote in the Senate to pass it. With 60 votes we can #DemilitarizeThePolice because giving police departments tanks and tear gas doesn't make our communities safer." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @RepJohnLewis was a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, faith and bravery transformed our nation. Every day of his life was dedicated to bringing freedom and justice to all." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Cleaver Speaks With Justice Department About Robert Courtney, Confirms Release Is Still Under Review Sen. Josh Hawley, ...
July 17, 2020 Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights Sen. Ed Markey
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ".@realdonaldtrump was wrong to try to end the DACA program, and the Supreme Court was right to reject that effort. Now the Department of Homeland Security must comply with the Supreme Court's order and reopen DACA for new applicants. #DREAMers #HomeisHere" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 17, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian Rep. Terri Sewell
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date Title Politician
July 18, 2020 Reed Statement on the Life, Legacy & Lasting Inspiration of John Lewis Sen.Jack Reed
July 18, 2020 ICYMI: Rep. Hill: "The House is a poorer place without John Lewis' beautiful voice and his beautiful message" Rep.James Hill
July 18, 2020 Cantwell Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The country lost a hero last night. The movement lost an icon. And I lost a personal friend. But I do believe that as the sun set on John Lewis's life last night, the sun rises on a movement that will never die. Thank you, John, rest in peace my brother." Rep.Jim Clyburn
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate and the nation mourn the loss of Congressman John Lewis, a pioneering civil rights leader who put his life on the line to fight racism, promote equal rights, and bring our nation into greater alignment with its founding principles." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget joining hands with John as Congress sang We Shall Overcome at a 2008 ceremony honoring his friend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It could not have been more humbling to consider what he had suffered and sacrificed so those words could be sung in that place." Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Last night, America lost one of our great civil rights heroes. John Lewis dedicated his life to serving and improving our country. He will be greatly missed. Kimberley and I are praying for his family in their grief." Sen.John Thune
July 18, 2020 Black-Jewish Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
July 18, 2020 Statement in Memory of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Hal Rogers
July 18, 2020 Half a Century Later, Hero Medic Finally Presented Long-Promised Silver Star Rep.Chris Smith
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America has lost a towering moral figure, & I have lost a dear friend. John Lewis lived his life with purpose and in service, as close to a Christ-like figure as I have ever known. He was a beloved colleague, a trusted representative, & a man of integrity. https://bit.ly/2Wy40vG" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
July 18, 2020 Scanlon Releases Statement on Passing of Civil Rights Hero, Congressman John Lewis Rep.Mary Scanlon
July 18, 2020 Gov. Justice orders U.S. and State flags to be flown at half-staff IMMEDIATELY in honor of U.S. Rep. John Lewis Sen.Jim Justice
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation is grieving the loss of Congressman John Lewis: a dedicated public servant. His legacy and leadership on civil rights will never be forgotten. Praying for comfort and peace for his family and loved ones." Sen.Joni Ernst
July 18, 2020 Evans Mourns "True American Hero' John Lewis Rep.Dwight Evans
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen.Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep.Hank Johnson
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "I have lost a dear friend and a real hero. I will always remember standing on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma with John Lewis on a misty Sunday morning many years ago. John pointed to the spot where he had been viciously beaten and almost died fifty years before." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 18, 2020 Cortez Masto Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Leader Congressman John Lewis Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 18, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. CT Vivian grew up in Macomb and his fight for civil rights led him from Peoria to Selma. His lifetime of confronting injustice was inspiring, and his passing is a great loss." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2020 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Fleischmann Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Chuck Fleischmann
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "There are very few people who you can say truly changed the world for the better. John Lewis is certainly at the top of that list. From risking his life in Selma to remaining the "Conscience of Congress' in the House, he devoted his life to fighting for equality and civil rights" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 Cole Mourns Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Tom Cole
July 18, 2020 Congressman Cohen Remembers Civil Rights Leader and Friend John Lewis Rep.Steve Cohen
July 17, 2020 Pingree Introduces Legislation to Bolster Local Creative Economies, Create Skilled Jobs Nationwide Rep.Chellie Pingree
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was a legend of the civil rights movement who never stopped fighting for equality and justice for all, even in his final days. America is a more perfect union because of the blood, sweat, and tears he sacrificed. I was proud to call him a friend." Rep.Steve Scalise
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Federal Court Ordering Trump Admin To Reopen DACA Program For New Applicants Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Sen.Peter Welch, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @RepJohnLewis : hero, champion & challenge to conscience of the nation. Your visit with the newest voices for justice at the Black Lives Matter mural with @MayorBowser was wonderful & iconic. Thank you for that final public statement in furtherance of a more perfect union." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Congresswoman Angie Craig Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent COVID-19 Scams Rep.Angie Craig, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I cosponsored @brianschatz's 1033 amendment to the NDAA and next week we will have a vote in the Senate to pass it. With 60 votes we can #DemilitarizeThePolice because giving police departments tanks and tear gas doesn't make our communities safer." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @RepJohnLewis was a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, faith and bravery transformed our nation. Every day of his life was dedicated to bringing freedom and justice to all." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 17, 2020 Durbin Statement On Creation Of ICE "Citizens Academy" Pilot Program In Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Cleaver Speaks With Justice Department About Robert Courtney, Confirms Release Is Still Under Review Sen.Josh Hawley, ...
July 17, 2020 Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights Sen.Ed Markey
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2020 Tweet - ".@realdonaldtrump was wrong to try to end the DACA program, and the Supreme Court was right to reject that effort. Now the Department of Homeland Security must comply with the Supreme Court's order and reopen DACA for new applicants. #DREAMers #HomeisHere" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 17, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian Rep.Terri Sewell
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "I'm honored to talk with Tina Knowles-Lawson, @OctaviaSpencer , the @CivilRightsOrg 's Vanita Gupta, Leigh Chapman, and LaShawn Warren, and @Mommas4Justice 's Maria Hamilton on passing the HEROES Act to fight for Americans in this crisis and provide funding to protect our elections." Sen.Chuck Schumer
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