Members of the Congressional Black Caucus gather around the flag-draped casket of late Rep. Elijah Cummings, whose example CBC Chair Karen Bass pledged to follow.
Members of Congress and the public joined together Thursday to honor Rep. Elijah Cummings as he lies in state at the U.S. Capitol.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell offered condolences to Cummings' family, reflecting on his legacy in Congress. "His authority came not from the office he held, nor from the timber of his voice, nor its sometimes thundering boom," Schumer, D-N.Y., said."Elijah Cummings never forgot where he came from and never lost sight of where he wanted his country to go. That’s why, no matter your politics, if you knew Elijah you went to him for guidance. I often did.”
"Perhaps this place and this country would be better served with a few more unexpected friendships," Meadows added."I know I've been blessed by one."
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