Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Passing of Elijah Cummings

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.):

"Heidi and I are deeply saddened by the passing of Elijah Cummings, a man whose dignity and patriotism made Congress and our Nation a better place. I was lucky enough to spend considerable time with Elijah outside of Washington; in the first year I was in the Senate, we both traveled together, along with much of the CBC, to Johannesburg for the funeral ceremony of Nelson Mandela. Traveling together to that historic remembrance was a profound privilege. On that trip, I spent hours laughing with Elijah and hearing incredible stories from him and John Lewis about the heroes of the civil rights movement. Elijah was a statesman with a booming voice and an even bigger heart. His warmth, compassion, and courage will be sorely missed. Heidi and I send our condolences to Maya and his family, friends, and fellow members of Congress as they grieve this loss. May he rest in peace."

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