Lunix I Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 Democrats on Capitol Hill and the 2020 campaign trail on Sunday expressed their sympathy over the death of former Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.), one of the U.S.'s longest-serving black lawmakers. Conyers's fellow Democrats remembered the lawmaker in statements as a fighter for progressive causes such as single-payer healthcare and civil rights, pointing to his involvement in a congressional resolution apologizing for America's role in the slave trade among other legislation. "Saddened to hear of the passing of Congressman John Conyers," tweeted Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. "He was a tireless advocate for racial and economic justice for more than 50 years. As a CBC co-founder, he focused the nation's attention on inequality and so many overlooked issues. My heart is with his family today." "Rep.John Conyers had an historic and principled 53 years of service," added Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), who also served in Congress with Conyers. "He passed the MLK holiday after a 15 year campaign.He hired Rosa Parks.The Congressional apology for slavery and Jim Crow would not have occurred without his support. He was kind to all and a mentor to me." "Our Congressman forever, John Conyers, Jr.," tweeted Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), who hails from the same state Conyers once represented. "He never once wavered in fighting for jobs, justice and peace. We always knew where he stood on issues of equality and civil rights in the fight for the people. Thank you Congressman Conyers for fighting for us for over 50 years." "John Conyers was a civil rights champion who served Michigan and the people of Detroit for decades. He began his career working for John Dingell, before running for Congress himself and they both believed in justice and equality for all," tweeted another Michigan congresswoman, Rep. Debbie Dingell (D).
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