How Mass. politicians are remembering Congressman Elijah Cummings
"Good people everywhere will miss his rumbling voice, his kind heart, and his deep conviction that every human being has worth."
Massachusetts politicians are remembering Maryland Congressman Elijah Cummings as a fierce but graceful leader who rallied against injustice and inequality.
“I served alongside Congressman Cummings for more than three decades,” Sen. Ed Markey wrote on Twitter. “Elijah’s entire career – one born of fearlessness and fueled by a quest for equality – is a testament to how one man speaking truth to power can hold even the most powerful forces accountable.
“No one understood the power and the responsibility of Congress to uncover the truth and deliver justice for the American people like Elijah,” Markey added. “At this moment in our history, with our very democracy at stake, his integrity, his passion, and his leadership will be deeply missed.”
No one understood the power and the responsibility of Congress to uncover the truth and deliver justice for the American people like Elijah. At this moment in our history, with our very democracy at stake, his integrity, his passion, and his leadership will be deeply missed.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) October 17, 2019
Cummings, the Democratic chairman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, died of complications from longstanding health challenges early Thursday morning, his office said. He was 68.
Here’s how other Bay State lawmakers are remembering Cummings:
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Good people everywhere will miss his rumbling voice, his kind heart, and his deep conviction that every human being has worth. Rest in power, Elijah.
— Elizabeth Warren (@ewarren) October 17, 2019
Rep. Katherine Clark, 5th District
May @RepCummings’s incredible legacy bring comfort to his family, friends, and dedicated staff.
— Katherine Clark (@WhipKClark) October 17, 2019
Rep. Ayanna Pressley, 7th District
Our Chairman leaves behind a beautiful and powerful legacy. I am already feeling the impact of a little less grace in the world. Deep gratitude to have spent these early months in Congress guided by his wisdom. Rest in power @RepCummings pic.twitter.com/n4ekGvhAVx
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) October 17, 2019
Rep. Seth Moulton, 6th District
Representative Cummings was a true public servant who spent his life using his powerful voice to advocate for those who didn’t have one. This is a profound loss for our country. He is already deeply missed.
— Seth Moulton (@sethmoulton) October 17, 2019
Rep. Joe Kennedy III, 4th District
Elijah Cummings refused to be told what he could become or where his dreams might end. He refused to accept injustice in his community or inequality in his country. His towering presence will be missed but his legacy will live on with us all. https://t.co/HOVLcwjATh
— Joe Kennedy III (@joekennedy) October 17, 2019
Rep. Jim McGovern, 2nd District
This is a great loss for our country. Chairman Cummings was a fearless champion for civil rights, a fierce defender of our democracy, and a force for good in our world. My heart is with his family, friends, staff, and constituents who loved him dearly. He will be deeply missed. https://t.co/1VU8c1ZXXg
— Rep. Jim McGovern (@RepMcGovern) October 17, 2019
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