Post by pieter on Oct 17, 2019 8:53:19 GMT -7
Elijah Cummings 1951 – 2019
Rep. Nancy Pelosi, center, spoke during a news conference with Mr. Cummings, left, in June 2003. Photo: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press
His wife Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party, said: “he worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not out problem.” In her statement, she added: “It’s been an honor to walk by his side on this incredible journey. I loved him deeply and will miss him dearly.”
Donald J. Trump
✔
@realdonaldtrump
My warmest condolences to the family and many friends of Congressman Elijah Cummings. I got to see first hand the strength, passion and wisdom of this highly respected political leader. His work and voice on so many fronts will be very hard, if not impossible, to replace!
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2:54 PM - Oct 17, 2019
Barack Obama
Verified account @barackobama
42m42 minutes ago
Michelle and I are heartbroken over the passing of our friend, Elijah Cummings. May his example inspire more Americans to pick up the baton and carry it forward in a manner worthy of his service.
Hillary Clinton
Verified account @hillaryclinton
3h3 hours ago
America lost a giant with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, a man of principle who championed truth, justice and kindness. He fiercely loved his country and the people he served. Rest In Peace, my friend.
The Republican senator Mark Meadows
Verified account @repmarkmeadows
4h4 hours ago
There was no stronger advocate and no better friend than Elijah Cummings. I am heartbroken for his wonderful family and staff—please pray for them.
I will miss him dearly.
Secretary Pompeo
Verified account @secpompeo
6h6 hours ago
Saddened by the news that @repcummings, a dedicated public servant, has passed away. Our prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Senator Dick Durbin
Verified account @senatordurbin
50m50 minutes ago
Senator Dick Durbin Retweeted The Baltimore Sun
Chairman Cummings was one of the most respected members of the House. He was a man of conviction & dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality & justice for all. Loretta & I send our thoughts & prayers to Chairman Cummings’ family, friends & colleagues. May he rest in peace.
NPR
Verified account @npr
2h2 hours ago
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings — a civil rights advocate, 12-term congressman and head of the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee — died early this morning. He was 68 years old.
n.pr/2qeqTXJ
Lindsey Graham
Verified account @lindseygrahamsc
2h2 hours ago
We have lost a very good man with the passing of Elijah Cummings.
Elijah was passionate and kind. He made a difference for the people of Maryland and the nation. He was a friend and a person you could do business with.
My prayers go out to Elijah’s family and friends.
Nancy Pelosi
Verified account @speakerpelosi
47m47 minutes ago
I am speaking with reporters live from the U.S. Capitol as the Congress mourns the loss of @oversightdems Chairman Elijah Cummings. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDnbaqPBJV …
Elizabeth Warren
Verified account @ewarren
2h2 hours ago
Rep. Elijah Cummings was a giant in the House, an unwavering champion for his district and all Americans, and a dear friend. My heart goes out to his wife Maya and his family.
Bernie Sanders
Verified account @berniesanders
56m56 minutes ago
It was my honor to work closely with Rep. Elijah Cummings over the years. His integrity and moral vision for his community and the country were extraordinary. He will be sorely missed. Jane and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend. Our thoughts are with his family.
Joe Biden
Verified account @joebiden
2h2 hours ago
Elijah Cummings was a true public servant, his life defined by the love of his community and a fierce commitment to ensuring truth wins over power. The whole Biden family sends our condolences to his wife, Maya, his children, and the entire city of Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/jYbvQwZI1a
Ilhan Omar
Verified account @ilhanmn
2h2 hours ago
I am simply devastated and shocked by the loss of Chairman Elijah Cummings. Elijah was a fierce champion of justice, a moral leader in the House, and a wonderful mentor to me as a new Member of Congress.
Holding his entire family in my heart today.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
Verified account @reprashida
21m21 minutes ago
Here’s my full statement on the devastating passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings. #RIPElijah #RestInPower
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted
MoveOn
Verified account @moveon
3h3 hours ago
One of the many reasons we will deeply miss Rep. Elijah Cummings. #RIPElijah
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Verified account @aoc
5h5 hours ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted Ayanna Pressley
A devastating loss for our country.
Chairman Cummings was a giant: a universally respected leader who brought profound insight, commitment, and moral fortitude to Congress.
His guidance and vision was an enormous gift. I will forever cherish his example. May he rest in power.
Ayanna Pressley
Verified account @ayannapressley
5h5 hours ago
Our Chairman leaves behind a beautiful and powerful legacy. I am already feeling the impact of a little less grace in the world. Deep gratitude to have spent these early months in Congress guided by his wisdom. Rest in power @repcummings
Bette Midler
Verified account @bettemidler
2m2 minutes ago
POTUS posts a phony eulogy to #ElijahCummings, who died today. After trashing Mr Cummings, a leader of the civil rights movement, and calling his district rat-infested, which probably broke his heart, this repulsive biped has the gall to pretend he admired him; it makes me sick.
Gabrielle Giffords
Verified account @gabbygiffords
42m42 minutes ago
Elijah Cummings was the best of who we are. His kindness and generosity touched everyone, including me when I first got to Congress.
His life will always be a model for service in the public interest. I live by his example every day. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Bernie Sanders
Verified account @sensanders
1h1 hour ago
Jane and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our good friend, Rep. Elijah Cummings. I was honored to work closely with him over the years. His integrity and moral vision for his community and the country were extraordinary.
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Verified account @senfeinstein
2h2 hours ago
Elijah Cummings was a champion for Baltimore and its residents, for Maryland and for our country. My thoughts go out to his friends, family and constituents, each of whom are suffering today. My everlasting thanks for everything he’s done for our nation.
Amb. Ron Dermer
✔
@ambdermer
Condolences to the family of Rep. Elijah Cummings, who for many years worked to strengthen ties between the African-American community and Israel, including by bringing hundreds of African-American high school students from Baltimore to Israel.
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi, center, spoke during a news conference with Mr. Cummings, left, in June 2003. Photo: Gerald Herbert/Associated Press
His wife Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, chairwoman of the Maryland Democratic Party, said: “he worked until his last breath because he believed our democracy was the highest and best expression of our collective humanity and that our nation’s diversity was our promise, not out problem.” In her statement, she added: “It’s been an honor to walk by his side on this incredible journey. I loved him deeply and will miss him dearly.”
Donald J. Trump
✔
@realdonaldtrump
My warmest condolences to the family and many friends of Congressman Elijah Cummings. I got to see first hand the strength, passion and wisdom of this highly respected political leader. His work and voice on so many fronts will be very hard, if not impossible, to replace!
68K
2:54 PM - Oct 17, 2019
Barack Obama
Verified account @barackobama
42m42 minutes ago
Michelle and I are heartbroken over the passing of our friend, Elijah Cummings. May his example inspire more Americans to pick up the baton and carry it forward in a manner worthy of his service.
Hillary Clinton
Verified account @hillaryclinton
3h3 hours ago
America lost a giant with the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings, a man of principle who championed truth, justice and kindness. He fiercely loved his country and the people he served. Rest In Peace, my friend.
The Republican senator Mark Meadows
Verified account @repmarkmeadows
4h4 hours ago
There was no stronger advocate and no better friend than Elijah Cummings. I am heartbroken for his wonderful family and staff—please pray for them.
I will miss him dearly.
Secretary Pompeo
Verified account @secpompeo
6h6 hours ago
Saddened by the news that @repcummings, a dedicated public servant, has passed away. Our prayers are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Senator Dick Durbin
Verified account @senatordurbin
50m50 minutes ago
Senator Dick Durbin Retweeted The Baltimore Sun
Chairman Cummings was one of the most respected members of the House. He was a man of conviction & dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality & justice for all. Loretta & I send our thoughts & prayers to Chairman Cummings’ family, friends & colleagues. May he rest in peace.
NPR
Verified account @npr
2h2 hours ago
Rep. Elijah E. Cummings — a civil rights advocate, 12-term congressman and head of the powerful House Oversight and Reform Committee — died early this morning. He was 68 years old.
n.pr/2qeqTXJ
Lindsey Graham
Verified account @lindseygrahamsc
2h2 hours ago
We have lost a very good man with the passing of Elijah Cummings.
Elijah was passionate and kind. He made a difference for the people of Maryland and the nation. He was a friend and a person you could do business with.
My prayers go out to Elijah’s family and friends.
Nancy Pelosi
Verified account @speakerpelosi
47m47 minutes ago
I am speaking with reporters live from the U.S. Capitol as the Congress mourns the loss of @oversightdems Chairman Elijah Cummings. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YqKDnbaqPBJV …
Elizabeth Warren
Verified account @ewarren
2h2 hours ago
Rep. Elijah Cummings was a giant in the House, an unwavering champion for his district and all Americans, and a dear friend. My heart goes out to his wife Maya and his family.
Bernie Sanders
Verified account @berniesanders
56m56 minutes ago
It was my honor to work closely with Rep. Elijah Cummings over the years. His integrity and moral vision for his community and the country were extraordinary. He will be sorely missed. Jane and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend. Our thoughts are with his family.
Joe Biden
Verified account @joebiden
2h2 hours ago
Elijah Cummings was a true public servant, his life defined by the love of his community and a fierce commitment to ensuring truth wins over power. The whole Biden family sends our condolences to his wife, Maya, his children, and the entire city of Baltimore. pic.twitter.com/jYbvQwZI1a
Ilhan Omar
Verified account @ilhanmn
2h2 hours ago
I am simply devastated and shocked by the loss of Chairman Elijah Cummings. Elijah was a fierce champion of justice, a moral leader in the House, and a wonderful mentor to me as a new Member of Congress.
Holding his entire family in my heart today.
Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib
Verified account @reprashida
21m21 minutes ago
Here’s my full statement on the devastating passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings. #RIPElijah #RestInPower
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted
MoveOn
Verified account @moveon
3h3 hours ago
One of the many reasons we will deeply miss Rep. Elijah Cummings. #RIPElijah
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Verified account @aoc
5h5 hours ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Retweeted Ayanna Pressley
A devastating loss for our country.
Chairman Cummings was a giant: a universally respected leader who brought profound insight, commitment, and moral fortitude to Congress.
His guidance and vision was an enormous gift. I will forever cherish his example. May he rest in power.
Ayanna Pressley
Verified account @ayannapressley
5h5 hours ago
Our Chairman leaves behind a beautiful and powerful legacy. I am already feeling the impact of a little less grace in the world. Deep gratitude to have spent these early months in Congress guided by his wisdom. Rest in power @repcummings
Bette Midler
Verified account @bettemidler
2m2 minutes ago
POTUS posts a phony eulogy to #ElijahCummings, who died today. After trashing Mr Cummings, a leader of the civil rights movement, and calling his district rat-infested, which probably broke his heart, this repulsive biped has the gall to pretend he admired him; it makes me sick.
Gabrielle Giffords
Verified account @gabbygiffords
42m42 minutes ago
Elijah Cummings was the best of who we are. His kindness and generosity touched everyone, including me when I first got to Congress.
His life will always be a model for service in the public interest. I live by his example every day. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Bernie Sanders
Verified account @sensanders
1h1 hour ago
Jane and I are deeply saddened by the loss of our good friend, Rep. Elijah Cummings. I was honored to work closely with him over the years. His integrity and moral vision for his community and the country were extraordinary.
Senator Dianne Feinstein
Verified account @senfeinstein
2h2 hours ago
Elijah Cummings was a champion for Baltimore and its residents, for Maryland and for our country. My thoughts go out to his friends, family and constituents, each of whom are suffering today. My everlasting thanks for everything he’s done for our nation.
Amb. Ron Dermer
✔
@ambdermer
Condolences to the family of Rep. Elijah Cummings, who for many years worked to strengthen ties between the African-American community and Israel, including by bringing hundreds of African-American high school students from Baltimore to Israel.
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