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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 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 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep. Nancy Pelosi, ...
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 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep. Ilhan Omar
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 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis Rep. Steve Scalise
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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep. Hank Johnson
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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep. Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen. Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen. Cory Booker
July 17, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian Rep. Terri Sewell
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen. Dick Durbin
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. Mark Takano, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Veronica Escobar Rep. Veronica Escobar
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
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep. André Carson, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy Rep. Bennie Thompson
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 Rep. Ted Lieu, ...
July 17, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 17, 2020 Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights Sen. Ed Markey
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 Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon Sen. Chris Murphy
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family Sen. Josh Hawley
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Bipartisan Women's Caucus Introduces Resolution for National Women's Suffrage Month Rep. Madeleine Dean, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
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 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 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Joe Morelle
July 18, 2020 Pelosi, Blumenauer Issue Joint Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Portland Rep.Nancy Pelosi, ...
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 Tweet - "I support Sen Merkley's proposed bill to deal with the despicable federal actions in Portland by 1--Requiring fed agents to ID 2--Prohibiting fed misuse of unmarked vehicles 3--Prohibiting fed agents in crowd control outside of fed property without the invitation of local officials" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Terri Sewell Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "We need to honor John Lewis by bringing the bill to restore the Voting Rights Act to the Senate floor. Otherwise paying lip service to his legacy is just words." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Ilhan Omar Rep.Ilhan Omar
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 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Terri Sewell
July 18, 2020 Scalise Statement on The Death of Rep. John Lewis Rep.Steve Scalise
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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Hank Johnson Rep.Hank Johnson
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 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton Rep.Eleanor Norton
July 18, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Jon Ossoff Sen.Jon Ossoff
July 18, 2020 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript Interview with Cory Booker Sen.Cory Booker
July 17, 2020 Rep. Sewell Mourns the Death of Iconic Civil Rights Leader Rev. C.T. Vivian Rep.Terri Sewell
July 17, 2020 Durbin Speaks To Chicago Bar Association About Justice In Policing Act Sen.Dick Durbin
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.Mark Takano, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Veronica Escobar Rep.Veronica Escobar
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
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rush, Tlaib Call on House Leadership to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Purchase or Use Facial Recognition Software Rep.André Carson, ...
July 17, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation To Support Bias And Anti-Racism Training In COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "From marching in Selma to serving in the House, Representative John Lewis spent his life fighting for civil rights for every single American. He is an American hero and a giant. And we are all better for the "good trouble" he made. Rest in peace, John." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost a legendary leader, civil rights icon and change agent extraordinaire. John Lewis altered the course of history and left America a much better place. May he forever Rest In Power. #GoodTrouble" Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Rev. C.T. Vivian was a true pioneer of the Civil Rights Movement. From helping organize the Freedom Rides to boldly marching in Selma, our nation is forever indebted for your work. Rest well, and in power." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "Senator Murphy and I introduced a bill in June to require federal officers to ID themselves. We need to pass it now so this president or any future president can't TRAMPLE Americans' rights." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Tweet - "This is wrong, and must be investigated immediately to determine who is responsible." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 17, 2020 Thompson: Administration's Violent Actions in Portland are an Un-American Affront to Democracy Rep.Bennie Thompson
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 Rep.Ted Lieu, ...
July 17, 2020 Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Call for Investigations into Federal Operatives in Portland Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer, Bonamici Demand Federal Forces be Removed from Portland Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 17, 2020 Senator Markey Blasts Secretary Pompeo Assault on Human Rights Sen.Ed Markey
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 Murphy Statement on Reports of Unidentified Law Enforcement in Oregon Sen.Chris Murphy
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights - Release: Reps. Khanna, Cohen Lead Letter to AG Barr to Support Civil Rights Division Staff Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Senator Hawley Calls for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into STL Circuit Attorney's Targeting of McCloskey Family Sen.Josh Hawley
July 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and General Mark Miley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Durbin Calls For Comprehensive DOD Review Of Treatment Of Women Service Members & Service Members Of Color Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Make sure your friends see this: @SenateDems are announcing our new Economic Justice Act, a major proposal to invest $350B in communities of color A historic commitment by the federal government to address systematic racism and decades of underinvestment in communities of color" Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Today in East Peoria I discussed the continued need to take COVID-19 seriously. Everyone needs to wear their mask and keep social distancing to help combat this pandemic and save lives #AllInIllinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "BREAKING: The Senate Democrats are announcing the Economic Justice Act, a major new proposal to invest $350 billion in communities of color. This is a needed step to address systematic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Chuck Schumer
July 16, 2020 Bipartisan Women's Caucus Introduces Resolution for National Women's Suffrage Month Rep.Madeleine Dean, ...
July 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenateDems are announcing a plan today to help communities of color respond to the pandemic & build lasting wealth. Our Economic Justice Act will direct untapped #COVID19 relief funding towards addressing systemic racism and historic underinvestment in communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020 Tweet - "Following the disturbing murder of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén inside an armory at Fort Hood, I am requesting an immediate review of the treatment of women and minorities in our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
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