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Congressman, Georgia's Fifth Congressional District

Atlanta, GA
Joined April 2009

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  1. Retweeted
    Jul 16

    'I know racism when I see it." - (D-GA) on the motion to condemn President Trump’s remarks on House Democrats 🎥

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  2. Retweeted
    Jul 16

    Civil Rights leader Rep. John Lewis on President Trump's racist tweets: "What he said, and what he continues to say, is racist. It is racism. You cannot hide it. You cannot sweep it under the American rug."

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  3. Jul 16

    Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Do not become bitter or hostile. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble. We will find a way to make a way out of no way.

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    National groups are confirming mass raids to detain undocumented people around the country. In the Atlanta area, it is predicted that there will be targeted raids this weekend in pre-dawn hours. Share this post and help Atlantans know their rights.

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  5. Jul 12

    There is no such thing as an illegal human being. We may have all come here on different ships, but we're in the same boat now.

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  6. Jul 12

    As people of good conscience and concerned citizens of this nation, we must condemn the planned raids of the homes, communities, and workplaces of allegedly undocumented immigrants.

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  7. Jul 10

    Fifty-eight years ago this week, I was released from Mississippi State Penitentiary, also known as Parchman Farm, after being arrested at the bus station in Jackson, Mississippi for using a so-called "white" restroom during the Freedom Rides.

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  8. Jul 9

    Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year--it is the struggle of a lifetime. We must be persistent and consistent if we are to build the beloved community here in America.

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    Jul 2

    Congressional delegation about to enter Detention Center. There are currently 2292 unaccompanied minors being housed here. I need to see what is on the other side of these gates.

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    Heading into the Homestead facility with Congressional colleagues led by . We are here to bear witness to the truth — , , , , , .

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    Jul 2
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    : Ways & Means Committee Files Complaint in Federal Court:

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  13. Jun 21

    55 years ago this evening, three young men working as part of the Mississippi Freedom Summer--Michael Schwerner, James Chaney, and Andrew Goodman--disappeared driving home after being released from jail in Neshoba County. It was more than a month before their bodies were found.

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  14. Jun 21

    I hate to go down this road, but this discussion, this debate, is making me sick. It’s taking me back to another time and another place. It has the stench of racism.

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  15. Jun 19

    I was more than pleased and delighted to visit the headquarters in Atlanta with my staff. The CDC is doing important work, saving lives, and helping make America a healthier place for us all.

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  16. Jun 12

    Health care is a fundamental human right that this country has yet to realize. As long as I live, I will fight with every ounce of strength, every breath in my body, to make this right a reality.

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  17. Jun 10

    We took our time. We studied, and we stayed the course. We refused to give up, and we refused to give in. This bill should be an inspiration to us all.

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  18. Jun 7

    This bill is a ray of hope. It is a significant win for the American people because it demonstrates that even in the most difficult times, we can come together as a nation, as a people & as a Congress to accomplish important things for the American people.

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  19. Jun 5

    The 'Every Child Deserves a Family' Act puts the happiness and well-being of our children front and center, engaging every possible match between solid families and children searching for a home.

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  20. May 25

    . Madam Speaker, Keep the faith and keep your eyes on the prize. Best wishes, John Lewis

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