Rep. Mike Levin Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
San Juan Capistrano, CA – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Levin (D-CA) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:
“America has lost one of its greatest heroes, a warrior for justice and an idol for many. That I got to befriend and work with John – a figure I’ve looked up to my entire adult life – is an honor and privilege that I will cherish forever. One of my fondest memories is a trip Chrissy and I took with him last year to Birmingham, Montgomery, and Selma, Alabama to walk the Edmund Pettus Bridge and recommit to the principles of justice and freedom that he fought for his entire life. I will continue to teach my children about John, about his example of grace and dignity, passion and perseverance, and his relentless pursuit of a more perfect union. We must continue to honor his life and legacy, and I’ll strive to do that every day.”
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