Rep. DeLauro Honors Hero, Rep. Lewis
July 24, 2020
July 24, 2020
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following remarks on the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia:
In October 1995, the Black Clergy in my community asked if I could get Congressman John Lewis of Georgia to come to New Haven for our local elections. I was honored to welcome John to my hometown. Here's what I said about him that evening:
"John Lewis is a true hero of the cause of progress. It is often said that John Lewis is, and I . . .
In October 1995, the Black Clergy in my community asked if I could get Congressman John Lewis of Georgia to come to New Haven for our local elections. I was honored to welcome John to my hometown. Here's what I said about him that evening:
"John Lewis is a true hero of the cause of progress. It is often said that John Lewis is, and I . . .