Statement from President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton on the Passing of Congressman John LewisWe have lost a giant. John Lewis gave all he had to redeem America’s unmet promise of equality and justice for all, and to create a place for us to build a more perfect union together.
From a small farm in Alabama, to life-risking service in the civil rights movement, to three decades in Congress, he was always “walking with the wind,” steered by a moral compass that told him when to make good trouble and when to heal troubled waters. Always true to his word, his faith, and his principles, John Lewis became the conscience of the nation.
Hillary and I loved John. We were blessed by his friendship, support, and wise counsel. We’ll miss him so much, but we’ll always be grateful to God for his long good life, and grateful that he lived to see a new generation of Americans take to the streets in search of his long sought “beloved community.”
Our hearts go out to his son John-Miles and the entire Lewis family, his able loyal staff, and all who loved and admired him the world over.
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Statement from President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, John Lewis on July 18, 2020| 15 Comments »
Hillary Clinton Joins Democratic Luminaries Eulogizing Louise Slaughter
Posted in Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, Willam Jefferson Clinton, tagged Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Lewis, Louise Slaughter on March 24, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Louise Slaughter remembered as trailblazer during funeral
Meaghan M. McDermott and Brian Sharp, Democrat and Chronicle
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California) began by noting that two plane loads of Congress members and staff came to Rochester for the funeral. Pool video
Whether she was walking the halls of Congress, fighting for legislation to protect victims of domestic violence or genetic discrimination, blazing new trails for women in power or cooking up a slab of country ham before seeing her grandson off after a visit, there was truly only one Louise M. Slaughter.
In a moving funeral service on Friday for Rep. Slaughter, she was described by dignitaries and family alike as warm, funny, tenacious, committed and full of joy.
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More than 2,000 people, including dozens of congresspeople, members of the state Legislature, local officials and former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, filled the Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre on Friday to say goodbye to Rep. Slaughter, who died March 16 at the age of 88.
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“Even her opponents couldn’t help liking and respecting her,” Clinton said. “We gather here for an extraordinary outpouring of love.”
Clinton spoke of Slaughter’s sense of humor and personal warmth, and the way she used those skills to help get things done in Congress without alienating her opponents.
“It’s hard because what she represented, who she was, not only should be remembered by all who knew her and all who she served with and for, but because we need more Louise Slaughters, today more than ever.”]
Hillary Clinton: If You Support the Sit-In
Posted in 2016 Election, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton 2016, Hillary For America, Hillary for President, Hillary Rodham Clinton, issues, safety & security, tagged 2016 election, gun laws, gun legislation, gun violence, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary For America, John Lewis, safety & security, sit-in, U, U.S. Congress, U.S. House of Representatives on June 23, 2016| Leave a Comment »
At around yesterday morning, Representative John Lewis started a sit-in on the floor of the House to demand a vote on gun violence prevention legislation.
He’s been joined by Democrats from across the House and Senate. They intend to hold their positions until they shame their Republican colleagues into taking up legislation to expand background checks and prohibit suspected terrorists from buying guns. We need both to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists.
It’s been more than 24 hours, and they’re not giving up. Neither can we.
Let them know you’ve got their back — add your name to show you’re with them:
Add My Name
Thank you,
Hillary
7th Annual Hillary Clinton Year in Review: Installment X October 2015
Posted in 2016 Election, Appearances, Bill Clinton, Campaign Events, Democratic Party, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton 2016, Hillary For America, Hillary for President, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements, U.S. House of Representatives, Uncategorized, Year in Review, tagged #BLM, ADC, Al Sharpton, Benghazi, Bill Clinton, CHC, debate, Democratic Party, Hillary Clinton, Jake Tapper, John Lewis, Judy Woodruff, Kaseem Reed, Katie Perry, Marc Anthony, Rachel Maddow, SNL, Stephen Colbert, Terry McAuliffe, Today Show, USHCC, Women's Leadership Forum on December 29, 2015| Leave a Comment »
First stop: Broward County Community College in Davie, FL. Hillary spoke on a broad range of issues from college debt to universal pre-K to gun laws and Syria.
Miami: Surprise appearance with Marc Anthony
Disguised as “Val the Bartender” on SNL Hillary gave Hillary campaign advice. SNL has revealed a penchant for dual Hillaries this season.
Hillary was the inaugural guest on Al Sharpton’s Sunday morning debut.
The Today Show televised a town hall in Hollis, NH. Later a town hall in Manchester addressing gun violence and an early childhood education event.
A farmers’ market in Davenport IA and a campaign event in Muscatine.
Cornell College in Mt. Vernon and a campaign event at Westfair Amphitheater in Council Bluffs. In Mt. Vernon she sat with Judy Woodruff of PBS.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s 38th annual Awards Gala in DC.
With Black Lives Matter activists
Debate Day in Vegas joining Trump employees in drive to unionize.
Dems take the stage in LV and show the country what a grown-up debate looks like.
Insider watching from an undisclosed, secluded location.
Also in LV, painters endorsed Hillary.
An ice cream stop and a rally
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and grassroots event in San Antonio
A town hall in Keene NH and an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN’s The Lead
A”Meet and Greet” in Nashua
The Alabama Democratic Conference in Hoover
The long-anticipated and very long day on Capitol Hill with the Select Committee on Benghazi. Eleven hours and she was still smiling and unbowed on exit.
Transcript of opening statement >>>>
Followed by the Democratic Women’s Leadership Forum the next day and a rally with Terry McAuliffe in Alexandria, VA.
She dropped in on Rachel Maddow.
On to Iowa for a big rally!
Wearing red, white, and blue – in that order.
Iowa Jefferson-Jackson Dinner
With Colbert on The Late Show
Carroll County Democratic Committee’s Annual Grover Cleveland Dinner in Bartlett, NH
Mini-Hillary in her Halloween costume.
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On the Road with Hillary Clinton at Clark Atlanta University
Posted in 2016 Election, Appearances, Campaign Events, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton 2016, Hillary For America, Hillary for President, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements, Uncategorized, tagged 2016 election, Appearances, Atlanta, campaign events, Georgia, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary For America, John Lewis, Kasim Reed, Speaking Engagements on October 30, 2015| 3 Comments »
The Honorable John Lewis and and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed were the hosts at Clark Atlanta University today for the launch of African Americans for Hillary. Lewis introduced Hillary whose presentation was interrupted by Black Lives Matter protesters.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, left, talks with Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., as they wait to be introduced backstage at a campaign event for Clinton at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Protesters interrupt Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as she speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Protesters at right interrupt Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as she speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta in Atlanta, University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton steps away from the podium as she concludes her speech during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Supporters cheer for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as she speaks during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts next to U.S. Congressman John Lewis (L) before speaking at the “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the “African Americans for Hillary” rally as protesters from “Black Lives Matter” interrupt her speech at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton, right, and Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., step onstage during a campaign event for Clinton at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Supporters cheer for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton as she speaks over protesters interrupting her during a campaign event at Clark Atlanta University Friday, Oct. 30, 2015, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Supporters of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton yell back as protestors from “Black Lives Matter” interrupt her speech at an “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts next to U.S. Congressman John Lewis (L) before speaking at an “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
A protestor (L) from “Black Lives Matter” is confronted during the speech of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
A protestor from “Black Lives Matter” is removed during the speech of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton receives support from U.S. Congressman John Lewis (2nd R) and Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed (R) as she is interrupted by protesters at the “African Americans for Hillary” rally at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia October 30 2015. REUTERS/Tami Chappell
John Lewis Helps Launch African Americans for Hillary
Posted in 2016 Election, Appearances, Campaign Events, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Clinton 2016, Hillary For America, Hillary for President, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Speaking Engagements, Uncategorized, tagged 2016 election, African American, Appearances, Atlanta, campaign events, Georgia, Hillary 2016, Hillary Clinton, Hillary For America, Hillary for President, John Lewis, Speaking Engagements on October 27, 2015| 5 Comments »
Friend —
When I set off to march across the Edmund Pettus bridge in Selma, Alabama, 50 years ago, I did so with the knowledge that I might not come back alive.
But I also knew that what we were trying to accomplish was vital to holding on to the promise of our country: that every person, regardless of race, had a say in their government.
I could never have guessed that in the year 2015, I’d be fighting essentially the same fight all over again.
While Republican candidates keep insisting that there isn’t a problem, Hillary Clinton has committed to turning the tide in favor of expanding voting rights for all Americans. That’s why I’m proud to be a part of this week’s launch of African Americans for Hillary — and I hope you’ll join me.
I was proud to hear Hillary reaffirm her commitment to protecting voting rights in Alabama recently at the Alabama Democratic Conference Convention — as well as to reforming our criminal justice system and advocating for funding for historically black colleges and universities.
I look forward to fighting for her the way she’s fighting for all of us. That starts right here, when you stand with her.
African Americans for Hillary is a group of supporters making that commitment right now — because we know how important Hillary’s campaign is to our values and our communities. Will you join me?
Join African Americans for Hillary
Thank you,
John Lewis
An event in Atlanta will formalize the launch.
ATLANTA (WXIA) – Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will be in Atlanta to launch African Americans for Hillary at a grass roots event on the Clark Atlanta University campus next week.
At the event, Clinton will lay out how she plans to address issues important to the African American community in Atlanta and across the nation over the course of her campaign.
Tweets from Hillary Clinton: #Selma #Voting Rights
Posted in Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Lewis, Selma, Twitter on March 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Watched
@repjohnlewis &@BarackObama in#Selma. Let’s answer their call to keep fighting for voting rights, civil rights, & human rights.
Hillary ClintonHillary Clinton’s Book Tour Watch: CostCo in Arlington – You Never Know Who You Might Bump Into!
Posted in Appearances, Hard Choices, Hard Choices Book Tour, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Uncategorized, tagged Appearances, Arlington, Book Tour, CostCo, Hard Choices, Hillary Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, John Lewis, Mitt Romney, Sonia Sotomayor, Virginia on June 14, 2014| 12 Comments »
Hillary looked like a breath of Spring air in teal. At the risk of again appearing shallow, I, for one, applaud the return of the monochromatic pantsuits. Here are some images from the event.
We know Mitt Romney shops at CostCo, and I half wondered if he would show up to engage Hillary in a spur-of-the-moment debate over foreign policy in Iraq. He did not. But this happened!
Sonia Sotomayor Goes Shopping, Stumbles Into Hillary Clinton At Costco
Posted: 06/14/2014Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor bumped into Hillary Clinton at a Costco in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday.
The former secretary of state was holding court at the sprawling Washington-area retailer with hundreds of supporters, signing copies of her new book, Hard Choices. Sotomayor, a D.C. resident, told reporters that she was “just shopping” when she happened to stumble upon the event.
… and THIS happened!
John Lewis Shows Up at Hillary Clinton’s Book Signing
LINK TO ABC NEWS STORY AND SHORT VIDEO >>>>
LINK TO C-SPAN VIDEO OF THIS EVENT >>>>
Rep. John Lewis on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Rep. John Lewis on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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