[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 164 (Thursday, October 17, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5855-S5856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING ELIJAH CUMMINGS

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, first, this morning, I join 
colleagues on

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both sides of the Capitol in expressing our grief and sadness at the 
passing of our House colleague, Chairman Elijah Cummings.
  In his over more than two decades in the House of Representatives, 
Cummings became a living legend in his native Baltimore. By all 
accounts, he was a powerful and passionate voice on the national stage 
and was a strong advocate for his neighbors, his district, and his 
values. He counted close friends and admirers from all across the 
political spectrum.
  The Capitol will lower its flags today to mark this significant loss 
and remember a life well lived. The Senate unites our prayers with 
those in the House for Maya, Elijah's wife; for his children; and for 
all of the colleagues, friends, and staff who will miss him greatly.

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