In memoriam: Reaction to the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings
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Rep. Elijah Cummings, a fierce advocate for Baltimore and a civil rights and human rights champion, died today at the age of 68. It was a surprise to us all as Rep. Cummings continued to be vigorous in his pursuit of justice and fairness right up until the eIn memoriam: Reaction to the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings
Rep. Elijah Cummings, a fierce advocate for Baltimore and a civil rights and human rights champion, died today at the age of 68. It was a surprise to us all as Rep. Cummings continued to be vigorous in his pursuit of justice and fairness right up until the end, chairing the House Oversight Committee through the impeachment inquiry process. You can read the excellent piece written by Daily Kos’ Mark Sumner about him here. Around the world, people are mourning the death of a great man. Named after Elijah from the first book of Kings in the Old Testament, Cummings lived up to his namesake, fighting against suffering brought upon people by corrupt leaders. His passing leaves us all feeling the empty wind of loss blowing through our collective hearts. Here’s how people across the nation paid their respects: xToday our country lost a true leader. Congressman Elijah Cummings was a friend, a passionate fighter for justice, and a powerful voice of moral conscience in our government who served his country for decades with dignity and integrity. IâÂÂm blessed to have known him. #RIPElijah— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) October 17, 2019 xâÂÂWhen weâÂÂre dancing with the angels, the question will be asked â in 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact?â - @RepCummings WeâÂÂll miss you, Elijah. pic.twitter.com/tBd5E6X2Cw— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) October 17, 2019 Read more