Rep. Hastings Statement on Death of Rep. Lewis
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, July 20 -- Rep. Alcee L. Hastings, D-Florida, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
"Words cannot express how heartbroken I am to learn of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis. John had an unlimited reservoir of love. He taught us all to respect the dignity of all human life. He was indeed the conscience of the United States Congress. I am so blessed to have known him as a friend.
"Words cannot express how heartbroken I am to learn of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Congressman John Lewis. John had an unlimited reservoir of love. He taught us all to respect the dignity of all human life. He was indeed the conscience of the United States Congress. I am so blessed to have known him as a friend.