Rep. Lujan Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
October 17, 2019
October 17, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland:
"The death of Elijah Cummings is a devastating loss for our democracy, the Congress, and the people of Maryland.
"Elijah was a statesman - a man who epitomized what it means to serve honorably and with purpose.
"Though he rose to great heights and took the challenge of defending our country on with grace . . .
"The death of Elijah Cummings is a devastating loss for our democracy, the Congress, and the people of Maryland.
"Elijah was a statesman - a man who epitomized what it means to serve honorably and with purpose.
"Though he rose to great heights and took the challenge of defending our country on with grace . . .