Factbox: Activists and politicians mourn John Lewis' death

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Politicians and activists voiced an outpouring of grief and appreciation for U.S. Representative John Lewis, who died on Friday of pancreatic cancer at age 80.

FILE PHOTO: Congressman John Lewis addresses supporters of Democrat Jon Ossoff as they wait for the poll numbers to come in for Georgia's 6th Congressional District special election in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., June 20, 2017. REUTERS/Chris Aluka Berry/File Photo“He loved this country so much that he risked his life and his blood so that it might live up to its promise.

Stacey Abrams, a Democratic activist and founder of Fair Fight, a voting rights group in Lewis’ home state of Georgiasaw its hatred but fought ever towards the light,” said “And never once did he begrudge sharing its beauty. I loved him & will miss him.” Reporting by Trevor Hunnicutt in New York and Patricia Zengerle in Washington; Writing by Gerry Doyle; Editing by William Mallard

 

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We shall never see his like again😔

It's long past time to get rid of the old guard so this generation can push things forward. MLKs old ideas are so behind the times they're racist, and don't focus on the identity of people of color. We need to see color first, and recognize its needs or privileges before acting.

i quote him'when he died,i think something died in all of us,to dream,that dream he dreamed and build what he he left on us'

The guy was totally overrated.

Nd just regular decent folks

This man was a true hero. I can't imagine the courage he had.

😢 And me. RIP Sir.

Lewis completely flipped & supported the anti US sovereignty globalist agenda; MLK reinforced the founding principles of America’s constitution and revered the founding fathers. The mobs Lewis supports today HATE America’s founding fathers & thats why they rip down their statues

The country moves on.

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John Lewis, congressman and civil rights icon, dies at 80BREAKING: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: “Today, America mourns the loss of one of the greatest heroes of American history: Congressman John Lewis, the Conscience of the Congress.' MORE: Known as the 'conscience of the U.S. Congress,' Lewis continually represented Georgia's 5th Congressional District, which includes most of Atlanta, since taking office in 1987. Too bad he got weirded out in his later years..RIP 🙏✌️👍❤️
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