[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 130 (Thursday, July 23, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H3699]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   REMEMBERING CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Maryland (Mr. Sarbanes) for 1 minute.
  Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember John Lewis, our 
colleague, our friend, our inspiration.
  In life, you are blessed if the chance comes to cross paths with 
those history has anointed to be great difference-makers in the journey 
towards a more compassionate and just world. I will forever be grateful 
for the last 14 years. I had the opportunity to serve with this 
extraordinary man, to witness his commitment to improving the lives of 
every American.
  Mr. Speaker, I had the privilege to work closely with John in our 
efforts to clear a path to the ballot box, to insist on accountability 
and transparency in government, and to push back on the influence of 
money and special interests in our politics.
  Whatever the issue, whatever the struggle, John Lewis' exhortation to 
us was consistent: ``Keep your eyes on the prize.'' ``Never give up'' 
and ``never give in.''
  We carry his legacy forward--his struggle for voting rights, civil 
rights, and human rights, for the voiceless, for a democracy that 
respects the people and lifts our Nation.
  His struggle is our struggle, and we will keep marching, knowing that 
he is at our side.
  May his memory be eternal.

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