Rep. Smith Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Adam Smith, D-Washington, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee:
"The passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings is a profound loss for the nation, Maryland, and those who, like me, were lucky enough to call him both a colleague and friend.
"Chairman Cummings devoted his life to service . . .
"The passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings is a profound loss for the nation, Maryland, and those who, like me, were lucky enough to call him both a colleague and friend.
"Chairman Cummings devoted his life to service . . .