Congressional Black Caucus Issues Statement on Death of Rep. Cummings
October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement on the death of Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Oversight Committee:
"We - the nation, the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, and the United States Congress - have all suffered a tremendous loss. As a lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and the truth, Elijah Cummings was the true definition of a leader and his commitment to civility and humanity were invaluab . . .
"We - the nation, the City of Baltimore, the State of Maryland, and the United States Congress - have all suffered a tremendous loss. As a lifelong advocate for justice, equality, and the truth, Elijah Cummings was the true definition of a leader and his commitment to civility and humanity were invaluab . . .