Statement of Rep. Lowey on Death of Rep. Lewis
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Nita Lowey, D-New York, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
"Congressman John Lewis was an American hero.
"Since dedicating his life to the Civil Rights Movement as a young college student and helping found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), John Lewis has guided us toward the time when justice will truly roll down like water. An original Freedom Rider, he endured angry mobs, . . .
"Congressman John Lewis was an American hero.
"Since dedicating his life to the Civil Rights Movement as a young college student and helping found the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), John Lewis has guided us toward the time when justice will truly roll down like water. An original Freedom Rider, he endured angry mobs, . . .