Rep. Pingree Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Lewis
July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following statement on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
I was so sad to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend, John Lewis. This is a great loss to the US Congress and to our country. I feel so fortunate to have served with him and to have learned so much from him. From hearing his speeches at close range to the 25-hour sit-in on the House floor to try to force a vote on gun legislation, he was always . . .
I was so sad to learn of the passing of my colleague and friend, John Lewis. This is a great loss to the US Congress and to our country. I feel so fortunate to have served with him and to have learned so much from him. From hearing his speeches at close range to the 25-hour sit-in on the House floor to try to force a vote on gun legislation, he was always . . .