Rep. Deb Haaland: “Long before I ever came to Congress, Mr. Cummings was a hero to me.”
U.S. Representative Elijah Cummings 1951 – 2019
Rep. Deb Haaland
Published October 18, 2019
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01), one of the first American Indian women to serve in the U.S. Congress, released the following statement after the passing of her colleague Congressman Elijah Cummings (Md.-07) was announced:
“Long before I ever came to Congress, Mr. Cummings was a hero to me. I’d watch him standing up for the people and against oppression and realize what a champion we had fighting for all of us, for the country – and Baltimore. I was so fortunate to see his work up close, to learn, to be mentored, to be in the presence of his fearlessness.
“Mr. Cummings was a protector of democracy and humanity, his strong and unwavering voice for justice will be heard for decades to come. Rest in peace, my friend.”
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