...For John Lewis, voting was sacramental, and he shed his blood for us to exercise this most fundamental of rights. Forevermore, generations, starting with this one, will honor him by casting their ballots, a secular communion meant to strengthen our democracy...
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...His roar as 'the conscience of the Congress' will echo down through history. Few who ever lived have done more to inspire change. "His truth goes marching on."
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This was my all time favorite show of “Finding your Roots”. He was and is an amazing man.
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Boy, watching him cry almost made me cry!
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I did cry. I couldn’t hold it back.
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John Lewis was a hero of mine. A personal hero. I am not African American, I am an American. To me he stood tall and he stood up for what our country can be. He is gone, but my hope is that millions more will take his place, "to complete the Revolution that began in 1776." RIP.
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Thank you for this, Dr. Gates. This stands as one of the best moments from your fine program.
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Securing the vote has been in John Lewis’ DNA all along!...He was with us all these years for a reason!
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Wow what a gift!
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