Statement From Rep. DeFazio on Death of Rep. Lewis
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on July 18 regarding the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
"Yesterday, the world lost my friend, classmate, and hero, John Lewis.
"Throughout our friendship, I was honored to bring him to Oregon to share his story, inspire our better angels and teach our community to make 'good trouble.' I was humbled to join him in a pilgrimage to Selma, as we retraced his brave steps and . . .
"Yesterday, the world lost my friend, classmate, and hero, John Lewis.
"Throughout our friendship, I was honored to bring him to Oregon to share his story, inspire our better angels and teach our community to make 'good trouble.' I was humbled to join him in a pilgrimage to Selma, as we retraced his brave steps and . . .