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Congressman, Georgia's Fifth Congressional District

Atlanta, GA
johnlewis.house.gov
Joined April 2009
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  1. Mar 8

    The time has come to tear down the barriers to the ballot box.

    103 replies 521 retweets 1,932 likes
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  2. Mar 7

    54 years ago today, we were beaten, tear gassed, trampled by horses, and left bloody on that bridge in Selma. But we cannot rest. We cannot become weary. We must honor those who gave their lives for the right to vote. We must continue to find a way to get in the way.

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  3. Mar 4

    My prayers are with and all of the people of Alabama affected by the powerful tornadoes yesterday, especially those who lost loved ones. May you all find peace after this tragedy.

    12 replies 188 retweets 1,659 likes
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  4. Feb 22

    Thank you for all of the kind birthday wishes. I still feel good, I feel young. I’m ready to keep fighting, to keep pushing, to keep getting in good trouble, necessary trouble so that we may continue to build the beloved community.

    2,685 replies 6,842 retweets 64,955 likes
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  5. Feb 20

    Immigration status should not be an excuse to treat people in an inhumane way. We should make it easier, not harder, for people who have the desire to pursue an education to get one. I am proud to introduce this bill with Rep. Gallego.

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  6. Feb 14

    We mourn the unspeakable loss of life one year ago today at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, but I continue to be inspired by the commitment of the student survivors to nonviolent protest and direct action to bring an end to gun violence in America.

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  7. Feb 8

    This nation has lost one of the great legislators of our time. Rep. John Dingell was a man who did not hesitate to stand up, speak up and speak out for those who were left out and left behind. He will be deeply missed.

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  8. Jan 21

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was my hero, my mentor, my friend, and my brother. We honor his legacy by celebrating this holiday as a day on, not a day off. It is a day of action, a day of love, to give of ourselves to others and begin anew the building of the beloved community.

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  9. Jan 18

    Thank you, !

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    The Delta Air Lines Foundation is honored to give the a grant to reopen the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park on its most important weekend of the year. Learn more:
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  10. 25 Dec 2018

    Wishing everyone a happy and safe Christmas holiday.

    1,109 replies 2,683 retweets 34,105 likes
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  11. 20 Dec 2018

    Every minute, every day, every week of delay is a disservice to American taxpayers. This is good work -- necessary work -- and it puts the people before politics.

    44 replies 205 retweets 894 likes
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  12. 15 Dec 2018

    Don’t put it off any longer. Open enrollment ends today. Sign up for affordable health coverage at now.

    110 replies 2,191 retweets 5,728 likes
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  13. 10 Dec 2018

    The deadline to sign up for 2019 health coverage is December 15! Go to and today.

    20 replies 408 retweets 547 likes
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  14. 22 Nov 2018

    Wishing each and everyone of you a happy and safe Thanksgiving holiday.

    788 replies 1,986 retweets 22,398 likes
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  15. 7 Nov 2018

    Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year—it is the struggle of a lifetime. Be persistent and consistent. We shall overcome.

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  16. 6 Nov 2018

    VOTE! Do your part. Honor the sacrifice of those who marched and protested, those who were beaten and left bloody, those who gave the last full measure of devotion so that each and every one of us can exercise our right to vote. You can change America.

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  17. 5 Nov 2018

    Never give up, never give in, never give out. Keep the faith and keep your eyes on the prize. Each and every vote matters. Do your part and vote like you’ve never voted before. Believe in the power of love and together we will build the Beloved Community here in America.

    735 replies 17,575 retweets 53,413 likes
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  18. 3 Nov 2018

    During another period people waited in immovable lines, faced billy clubs and cattle prods, in order to register and vote. Have courage, raw courage, and let nothing stop you from exercising your right to vote in this election. Do your part. Vote.

    672 replies 18,213 retweets 49,296 likes
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  19. 2 Nov 2018

    Sometimes you have to let the spirit move you.

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    WARNING: This video of Congressman John Lewis dancing may make you -level "Happy." 🎵
    1,577 replies 9,065 retweets 47,678 likes
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  20. 1 Nov 2018

    Be bold. Be courageous. Vote like you’ve never voted before. Together we can redeem the soul of America.

    635 replies 17,411 retweets 55,429 likes
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