[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 194 (Monday, November 16, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H5734]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING PRESIDENT JERRY RAWLINGS OF GHANA

  (Ms. LEE of California asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. LEE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise in sympathy with the 
people of Ghana at the passing of former President Jerry Rawlings. I 
offer my sincerest condolences and prayers to his family, friends, and 
loved ones.
  Personally, I have known President Rawlings and his beautiful family 
since around 1994. I most recently visited President Rawlings and his 
family last year when Speaker Pelosi and Chairwoman Bass led a 
Congressional delegation to Ghana commemorating 400 years since the 
brutal institution of slavery began in America. It was such a wonderful 
meeting and visit. He reaffirmed his commitment to strengthen the ties 
between Ghanaians, the country of Ghana, African Americans, and the 
United States.
  President Rawlings' leadership contributed to steady development, a 
transition to democracy and peaceful transfer of power.
  Today, Ghana is one of the strongest democracies in Africa, a strong 
partner of the United States, and a respected actor on the world's 
stage.
  My deepest sympathy and love goes out to Mrs. Rawlings, the entire 
Rawlings family, to the citizens of Ghana, and the entire continent of 
my motherland of Africa. We stand in solidarity as the people of Ghana 
continue building a stronger and more inclusive and prosperous country. 
May President Rawlings' soul rest in peace.

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