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Scott Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis

Today, Congressman David Scott issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman John Lewis:

“I am so brokenhearted at the passing of my dear and beloved friend Congressman John Lewis, a man of great courage and extraordinary love for us all.

"An American hero, John took his fight for justice and equality for all from the depths of Bloody Sunday to the halls of Congress and made our world a better place through his noble and unyielding service.

"I truly thank God for sending John Lewis our way, and I am praying for his family, friends, staff and constituents."