[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 171 (Tuesday, October 29, 2019)]
[House]
[Pages H8587-H8588]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             PRAISING THE HONORABLE ELIJAH EUGENE CUMMINGS

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Congressman Elijah 
Eugene Cummings after his sudden passing on October 17.
  Much has been said about his legacy and dedication to the people of 
Maryland's Seventh District, but I rise to honor his humility and 
incredible love for our country.
  Not knowing that he was near the end of his life, I was honored to 
have several very personal conversations with Congressman Cummings. He 
was struggling with health issues and knew I could relate. But he was 
concerned with more than just his health at that

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moment. He was concerned about our country.
  America has come a long way during his lifetime, but he knew it would 
not take much to undo the progress that we have made, and he was 
worried about it. It was an honor to have such a conversation with an 
American icon, civil rights legend, and my father on the floor of 
Congress. It is a moment I will treasure forever.

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