Sen. Portman Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Lewis
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 20 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
"John Lewis was a civil rights icon who committed his life to fighting for justice and equality. I was honored to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives with him where he helped us establish the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in my hometown of Cincinnati. I have been blessed to call this gracious man my friend.
"I . . .
"John Lewis was a civil rights icon who committed his life to fighting for justice and equality. I was honored to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives with him where he helped us establish the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in my hometown of Cincinnati. I have been blessed to call this gracious man my friend.
"I . . .