Congressman Nadler Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings

Statement

Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following statement, which was delivered at the start of the Judiciary Committee's hearing on the Voting Rights Act, regarding the passing of Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings:

"I join with everyone in mourning the loss of my great friend and colleague, Elijah Cummings. He was a man of integrity and intellect who served his constituents, his country, and the causes he believed in with passion and with grace.

"It is fitting that we are considering voting rights today, as Elijah was a champion of equality and civil rights on behalf of all those in society who have been left behind.

"He was also a leader on government oversight and defending the rights of Congress to hold the executive--any executive--accountable. He was a true partner in these efforts and his passing is a great loss for our institution, a great loss for his constituents, and a great loss for our country.

"Elijah's presence, passion and moral clarity will be missed. My heart goes out to his family, his constituents, and to all of us who will miss him so very, very deeply."

A full video of Congressman Nadler's remarks is available here.

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