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The former US president spoke at the Atlanta funeral for John Lewis, praising his perseverance and criticizing police violence at protestsThe former US president spoke at the Atlanta funeral for John Lewis, praising his perseverance and criticizing police violence at protests
A standout line from this Trump press conference so far:
Trump presser: condolences and an argument things aren’t so bad
Trump opened the press conference with a note of condolence for Herman Cain, a former presidential candidate and “dear friend,” as well as for the 150,000 other Americans who have now died from coronavirus.
Trump then shifted to talking about a rise in coronavirus cases in other countries he suggested had done well on coronavirus, and then seen increases in case numbers, including Israel, Japan, and Australia, and suggesting that coronavirus cases in Latin America are being undercounted.
The context for these comments appears to be arguing that the United States, which has the highest number of confirmed coronavirus deaths in the world, is not an outlier in its current struggle to contain the virus after Trump encouraged states to reopen their economies earlier in the spring.
This is Lois Beckett in our California office taking over tonight’s live politics coverage.This is Lois Beckett in our California office taking over tonight’s live politics coverage.
Donald Trump is expected to speak shortly at a news conference at 5:30 EST. Donald Trump is expected to speak shortly at a news conference at 5.30 EST.
The president’s comments will come after a day in politics that has focused on voting rights, and threats to voting rights. In his eulogy for civil rights hero John Lewis at his funeral today in Atlanta, former President Barack Obama argued that the best way to honor Lewis’ memory would be to take action to safeguard the voting rights of all Americans, including formerly incarcerated people. The president’s comments will come after a day in politics that has focused on voting rights, and threats to voting rights. In his eulogy for civil rights hero John Lewis at his funeral today in Atlanta, Barack Obama argued that the best way to honor Lewis’ memory would be to take action to safeguard the voting rights of all Americans, including formerly incarcerated people.
Trump, meanwhile, floated the idea of delaying November’s presidential election (which he cannot do) and then claimed he wasn’t serious. My colleagues offered more context on Trump’s ongoing assault on mail-in voting.Trump, meanwhile, floated the idea of delaying November’s presidential election (which he cannot do) and then claimed he wasn’t serious. My colleagues offered more context on Trump’s ongoing assault on mail-in voting.
The funeral for the civil rights leader and congressmen John Lewis was held today in Atlanta, Georgia. Former US president Barack Obama inspired a standing ovation with his soaring eulogy for Lewis, who he said would “be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America” yet to be realized.The funeral for the civil rights leader and congressmen John Lewis was held today in Atlanta, Georgia. Former US president Barack Obama inspired a standing ovation with his soaring eulogy for Lewis, who he said would “be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America” yet to be realized.
The New York Times also published an essay Lewis submitted two days before he died, which he asked to be published on the day of his funeral.The New York Times also published an essay Lewis submitted two days before he died, which he asked to be published on the day of his funeral.
The morning began with the government’s announcement that the US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June compared to the same time last year, its sharpest contraction since the second world war.The morning began with the government’s announcement that the US economy shrank by an annual rate of 32.9% between April and June compared to the same time last year, its sharpest contraction since the second world war.
Shortly after the news broke, Donald Trump floated the idea of delaying November’s presidential election. He can’t do that.Shortly after the news broke, Donald Trump floated the idea of delaying November’s presidential election. He can’t do that.
Herman Cain, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate and ardent supporter of Donald Trump, died from Covid-19. He was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending the US president’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on 20 June.Herman Cain, a 2012 Republican presidential candidate and ardent supporter of Donald Trump, died from Covid-19. He was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending the US president’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on 20 June.
Guardian US senior political correspondent, Lauren Gambino, has the full write up of John Lewis’s funeral today:Guardian US senior political correspondent, Lauren Gambino, has the full write up of John Lewis’s funeral today:
“Today we witness with our own eyes, police officers kneeling on the necks of black Americans,” Obama said, never mentioning his successor. “George Wallace may be gone, but we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators.”“Today we witness with our own eyes, police officers kneeling on the necks of black Americans,” Obama said, never mentioning his successor. “George Wallace may be gone, but we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators.”
“Preach,” a voice rang out from the pews, where mourners sat apart in observation of safety protocols during the coronavirus pandemic.“Preach,” a voice rang out from the pews, where mourners sat apart in observation of safety protocols during the coronavirus pandemic.
In perhaps his most explicitly political speech since leaving office, Obama assailed Donald Trump’s false attacks on voting by mail, which Democratic officials have pushed to expand in light of the coronavirus pandemic. He called the filibuster, a Senate rule requiring a supermajority of the chamber to pass legislation, which Republicans used to block his agenda, “another Jim Crow relic”.In perhaps his most explicitly political speech since leaving office, Obama assailed Donald Trump’s false attacks on voting by mail, which Democratic officials have pushed to expand in light of the coronavirus pandemic. He called the filibuster, a Senate rule requiring a supermajority of the chamber to pass legislation, which Republicans used to block his agenda, “another Jim Crow relic”.
Singling out members of Congress who issued statements calling Lewis a “hero” but oppose legislation that would restore the protections afforded under the Voting Rights Act Lewis struggled for in the sixties, a law then granted under Lyndon Johnson but since weakened by a supreme court ruling in 2013, Obama said: “You want to honor John? Let’s honor him by revitalizing the law that he was willing to die for.”Singling out members of Congress who issued statements calling Lewis a “hero” but oppose legislation that would restore the protections afforded under the Voting Rights Act Lewis struggled for in the sixties, a law then granted under Lyndon Johnson but since weakened by a supreme court ruling in 2013, Obama said: “You want to honor John? Let’s honor him by revitalizing the law that he was willing to die for.”
Okay and now Donald Trump is suggesting he wasn’t serious when he floated the idea of delaying the election, which he can’t do.Okay and now Donald Trump is suggesting he wasn’t serious when he floated the idea of delaying the election, which he can’t do.
Luckily for Trump, the Guardian US actually has a voting rights desk. If you would like to read more about mail-in voting, a sliver of that reporting is collected in the live blog post linked here.Luckily for Trump, the Guardian US actually has a voting rights desk. If you would like to read more about mail-in voting, a sliver of that reporting is collected in the live blog post linked here.
US senator Martha McSally, a Republican from Arizona, is asking Congress to extend the $600 per week expansion to unemployment insurance for one week while they work out a replacement for the program.US senator Martha McSally, a Republican from Arizona, is asking Congress to extend the $600 per week expansion to unemployment insurance for one week while they work out a replacement for the program.
The payments technically concluded this past weekend because of how unemployment payments are allocated, though the program’s official expiration date is 31 July. The end of the program will create an income cliff for unemployed Americans who will suddenly have $600 less each week for rent, utilities and food.The payments technically concluded this past weekend because of how unemployment payments are allocated, though the program’s official expiration date is 31 July. The end of the program will create an income cliff for unemployed Americans who will suddenly have $600 less each week for rent, utilities and food.
Senate Republicans unveiled their replacement for the program on Monday, though there are internal divisions about the contents of the plan.Senate Republicans unveiled their replacement for the program on Monday, though there are internal divisions about the contents of the plan.
Democrat leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are set to meet at 8pm tonight with the White House’s lead negotiators for the next coronavirus stimulus, chief of staff Mark Meadows, and Treasury secretary, Steve Mnuchin.Democrat leaders Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are set to meet at 8pm tonight with the White House’s lead negotiators for the next coronavirus stimulus, chief of staff Mark Meadows, and Treasury secretary, Steve Mnuchin.
The US government backed down from its effort to block the publication of a book by Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.The US government backed down from its effort to block the publication of a book by Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen.
In a lawsuit, Cohen said the book, to be published before the November election, would characterize Trump as racist and include details about “the president’s behavior behind closed doors.”In a lawsuit, Cohen said the book, to be published before the November election, would characterize Trump as racist and include details about “the president’s behavior behind closed doors.”
Cohen has completed one year of a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to campaign finance charges and lying to Congress after attempting to arrange payouts during the 2016 presidential race to keep two women from making public claims of extramarital affairs with Trump. Trump has denied their claims.Cohen has completed one year of a three-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to campaign finance charges and lying to Congress after attempting to arrange payouts during the 2016 presidential race to keep two women from making public claims of extramarital affairs with Trump. Trump has denied their claims.
Earlier today, the entire Washington-based federal appeals court said it would in August take up the Justice department’s request to dismiss the criminal case against Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn.Earlier today, the entire Washington-based federal appeals court said it would in August take up the Justice department’s request to dismiss the criminal case against Donald Trump’s former national security adviser Michael Flynn.
A three-judge panel of that court last month ordered the case dismissed in a 2-1 ruling, but this move could undo the decision.A three-judge panel of that court last month ordered the case dismissed in a 2-1 ruling, but this move could undo the decision.
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about conversations he had with the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition. He also cooperated with the special counsel Robert Mueller as he took over the investigation of Russian election interference and links between Trump and Moscow.Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about conversations he had with the Russian ambassador during the presidential transition. He also cooperated with the special counsel Robert Mueller as he took over the investigation of Russian election interference and links between Trump and Moscow.
Kentucky election officials rejected 32,349 mail-in ballots during the state’s June 23 primary election, according to an analysis of state data obtained by the Guardian.Kentucky election officials rejected 32,349 mail-in ballots during the state’s June 23 primary election, according to an analysis of state data obtained by the Guardian.
Even though the number of rejected ballots is just a small fraction of the more than 1m votes cast in Kentucky’s June primary, they still illuminate a potential problem for November, when the state has a closely-watched US senate race between Amy McGrath and Mitch McConnell.Even though the number of rejected ballots is just a small fraction of the more than 1m votes cast in Kentucky’s June primary, they still illuminate a potential problem for November, when the state has a closely-watched US senate race between Amy McGrath and Mitch McConnell.
A significant chunk of the ballots were rejected because of a problem with the inner envelope on the absentee ballot, according to an analysis of the data by Michael McDonald, a professor at the University of Florida. Kentucky requires voters to fill out and sign both an inner envelope - which they put their actual ballot in - and then an outer envelope, which they put the inner envelope in.A significant chunk of the ballots were rejected because of a problem with the inner envelope on the absentee ballot, according to an analysis of the data by Michael McDonald, a professor at the University of Florida. Kentucky requires voters to fill out and sign both an inner envelope - which they put their actual ballot in - and then an outer envelope, which they put the inner envelope in.
“We’re over a quarter of the ballots that are being rejected for some issue that seems to be a major design flaw with this inner envelope,” McDonald said. “We’re already at 9,000 ballots that are being rejected now. We could be looking at close to 20,000 if that US senate race is close, that could be determinative of the election outcome.”“We’re over a quarter of the ballots that are being rejected for some issue that seems to be a major design flaw with this inner envelope,” McDonald said. “We’re already at 9,000 ballots that are being rejected now. We could be looking at close to 20,000 if that US senate race is close, that could be determinative of the election outcome.”
The inner envelope contains a perforated flap that voters have to sign, but 3,932 ballots were rejected because the flap was unattached when it was returned. 3,332 ballots were rejected because the inner envelope was unsealed and another 1,484 ballots went uncounted because they didn’t have a required signature on the inner envelope. In total, 27% of the ballots that were rejected in Kentucky were rejected because of a problem with the inner envelope.The inner envelope contains a perforated flap that voters have to sign, but 3,932 ballots were rejected because the flap was unattached when it was returned. 3,332 ballots were rejected because the inner envelope was unsealed and another 1,484 ballots went uncounted because they didn’t have a required signature on the inner envelope. In total, 27% of the ballots that were rejected in Kentucky were rejected because of a problem with the inner envelope.
McDonald noted the inner envelope issue could have caused even more ballots to be rejected. Another 11,670 ballots were rejected because of a signature issue, but local election officials did not include whether the signature defect was on the inner or outer envelope.McDonald noted the inner envelope issue could have caused even more ballots to be rejected. Another 11,670 ballots were rejected because of a signature issue, but local election officials did not include whether the signature defect was on the inner or outer envelope.
A handful of other states use inner envelopes to ensure the secrecy of a voter’s ballot, but McDonald said in most other states the voter did not have to do anything with the inner envelope and just had to sign the outer one.A handful of other states use inner envelopes to ensure the secrecy of a voter’s ballot, but McDonald said in most other states the voter did not have to do anything with the inner envelope and just had to sign the outer one.
“There is no clear purpose for signing the inner envelope other than to trip up voters and provide an excuse to reject their absentee ballots,” he wrote in his analysis.“There is no clear purpose for signing the inner envelope other than to trip up voters and provide an excuse to reject their absentee ballots,” he wrote in his analysis.
The rejections underscore a worry that many voters could have their ballots rejected this fall for technical reasons, even though they are eligible voters. States can disqualify ballots for a number of reasons, including problems with a signature, or if a voter forgets to include information.The rejections underscore a worry that many voters could have their ballots rejected this fall for technical reasons, even though they are eligible voters. States can disqualify ballots for a number of reasons, including problems with a signature, or if a voter forgets to include information.
Mail-in ballot rejections typically don’t get a lot of attention, but there’s concern that as more people vote by mail for the first time, more people will have their ballots thrown out. Research has shown that first time voters, young people, and minorities are more likely to have their mail-in ballots rejected.Mail-in ballot rejections typically don’t get a lot of attention, but there’s concern that as more people vote by mail for the first time, more people will have their ballots thrown out. Research has shown that first time voters, young people, and minorities are more likely to have their mail-in ballots rejected.
Obama is now on a rush about the importance of voting. “We have to be honest with ourselves that too many of us do not exercise the right to franchise,” Obama said.Obama is now on a rush about the importance of voting. “We have to be honest with ourselves that too many of us do not exercise the right to franchise,” Obama said.
He says cynicism is a prime tactic used by those who want to keep people from voting.He says cynicism is a prime tactic used by those who want to keep people from voting.
Obama has used the eulogy to call for election day to be a national holiday, for Washington DC and Puerto Rico to get statehood, for there to be automatic voter registration and possibly doing away with the “Jim Crow relic” filibuster.Obama has used the eulogy to call for election day to be a national holiday, for Washington DC and Puerto Rico to get statehood, for there to be automatic voter registration and possibly doing away with the “Jim Crow relic” filibuster.
“He was a good and kind and gentle man and he believed in us, even when we don’t believe in ourselves,” Obama said.“He was a good and kind and gentle man and he believed in us, even when we don’t believe in ourselves,” Obama said.
Obama concludes the eulogy: “What a gift John Lewis was. We are all so lucky to have had him walk with us for awhile and show us the way. God bless you all, God bless America, God bless this gentle soul who pulled it closer to his promise.”Obama concludes the eulogy: “What a gift John Lewis was. We are all so lucky to have had him walk with us for awhile and show us the way. God bless you all, God bless America, God bless this gentle soul who pulled it closer to his promise.”
Judging by the rousing applause from the crowd, the eulogy was very well-received. Obama puts his face mask on before exiting the church with his secret service detail.Judging by the rousing applause from the crowd, the eulogy was very well-received. Obama puts his face mask on before exiting the church with his secret service detail.
“Bull Connor might be gone but today with our own eyes we witness police officers kneeling on the necks of Black Americans,” Obama says in the eulogy.“Bull Connor might be gone but today with our own eyes we witness police officers kneeling on the necks of Black Americans,” Obama says in the eulogy.
“George Wallace may be gone but we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators. We may no longer have to be able to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar to cast a ballot, but even as we sit here there are those in power doing their darnedest to discourage people from voting by closing polling locations and targeting minorities and students with restrictive ID laws and attacking our voting rights with surgical precision. Even undermining the postal service in the run-up to an election that’s going to be dependent on mail-in ballots so people don’t get sick” Obama said.“George Wallace may be gone but we can witness our federal government sending agents to use tear gas and batons against peaceful demonstrators. We may no longer have to be able to guess the number of jelly beans in a jar to cast a ballot, but even as we sit here there are those in power doing their darnedest to discourage people from voting by closing polling locations and targeting minorities and students with restrictive ID laws and attacking our voting rights with surgical precision. Even undermining the postal service in the run-up to an election that’s going to be dependent on mail-in ballots so people don’t get sick” Obama said.
“I know this is a celebration of John’s life, there are some who might say we shouldn’t dwell on such things. But that’s why I am talking about them. John has devoted his time on this earth to the very attacks on democracy and what’s best in America, we’re seeing circulate right now.”“I know this is a celebration of John’s life, there are some who might say we shouldn’t dwell on such things. But that’s why I am talking about them. John has devoted his time on this earth to the very attacks on democracy and what’s best in America, we’re seeing circulate right now.”
“He knew that every single one of us has a god given power and that the fate of this democracy depends on how we use it,” Obama said. “That the fate of this democracy is not automatic.”“He knew that every single one of us has a god given power and that the fate of this democracy depends on how we use it,” Obama said. “That the fate of this democracy is not automatic.”
Obama advises people to vote. “We don’t have to choose between protest and politics, it’s a both/and situation.”Obama advises people to vote. “We don’t have to choose between protest and politics, it’s a both/and situation.”
If politicians want to honor Lewis, Obama says, “there is something better than a statement calling him a hero. Let’s honor him by revitalizing the law that he was willing to die for.”If politicians want to honor Lewis, Obama says, “there is something better than a statement calling him a hero. Let’s honor him by revitalizing the law that he was willing to die for.”
“The life of John Lewis was in so many ways exceptional. It vindicated the faith in our founding, redeemed that faith. That most American of ideas, the idea that any of us ordinary people without rank or wealth or title or fame can someone point out the imperfections of this nation and come together and challenge the status quo and decide that it is in our power to remake this country.”“The life of John Lewis was in so many ways exceptional. It vindicated the faith in our founding, redeemed that faith. That most American of ideas, the idea that any of us ordinary people without rank or wealth or title or fame can someone point out the imperfections of this nation and come together and challenge the status quo and decide that it is in our power to remake this country.”
He brought this country “closer to our highest ideals,” Obama says.He brought this country “closer to our highest ideals,” Obama says.
“John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America.”“John Lewis will be a founding father of that fuller, fairer, better America.”
Obama says he knows later in Lewis’s life, his staff was stressed by thing like his overnight sit-in in Congress.Obama says he knows later in Lewis’s life, his staff was stressed by thing like his overnight sit-in in Congress.
“He kept getting himself arrested,” Obama says. “As an old man, he didn’t sit out any fight.”“He kept getting himself arrested,” Obama says. “As an old man, he didn’t sit out any fight.”
Obama speaks about Lewis’s work in the Civil Rights movement, including the Nashville sit-in campaign and as one of the first Freedom Riders.Obama speaks about Lewis’s work in the Civil Rights movement, including the Nashville sit-in campaign and as one of the first Freedom Riders.
“Sometimes we read about this and we kind of take it for granted. Or at least we act as if it was inevitable, imagine the courage of two people Malia’s age – younger than my oldest daughter – on their own to challenge an entire infrastructure of oppression. John was only 20-years-old, but he pushed all of those 20 years to the center of the table, betting everything…”“Sometimes we read about this and we kind of take it for granted. Or at least we act as if it was inevitable, imagine the courage of two people Malia’s age – younger than my oldest daughter – on their own to challenge an entire infrastructure of oppression. John was only 20-years-old, but he pushed all of those 20 years to the center of the table, betting everything…”
Obama continues to emphasize the youth of Lewis when he took on such difficult battles.Obama continues to emphasize the youth of Lewis when he took on such difficult battles.
“At the ripe old age of 25, John was asked to lead the march from Selma to Montgomery,” Obama said. “He was warned that governor Wallace had ordered troopers to use violence.”“At the ripe old age of 25, John was asked to lead the march from Selma to Montgomery,” Obama said. “He was warned that governor Wallace had ordered troopers to use violence.”
Lewis has said he thought he was going to die that day, when law enforcement knocked him to the ground and struck him on the head, beating him and leaving him with a skull fracture.Lewis has said he thought he was going to die that day, when law enforcement knocked him to the ground and struck him on the head, beating him and leaving him with a skull fracture.
Obama gets an enthusiastic response from the audience after saying: “The troopers thought they had won the battle.”Obama gets an enthusiastic response from the audience after saying: “The troopers thought they had won the battle.”
Obama said Lewis made sure that after he woke up from the hospital the public would see a movement that, quoting scripture, was: “hard pressed on every side but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed.”Obama said Lewis made sure that after he woke up from the hospital the public would see a movement that, quoting scripture, was: “hard pressed on every side but not crushed, perplexed but not in despair, persecuted but not abandoned, struck down but not destroyed.”
Barack Obama begins by describing John Lewis as a “man of pure joy and unbreakable perseverance.”Barack Obama begins by describing John Lewis as a “man of pure joy and unbreakable perseverance.”
“I’ve come here today because I like so many Americans owe a great debt to John Lewis and his forceful vision of freedom,” Obama said.“I’ve come here today because I like so many Americans owe a great debt to John Lewis and his forceful vision of freedom,” Obama said.
“This country is a constant work in progress. We’re born with instructions to form a more perfect union, explicit in those words is the idea that we’re imperfect. That what gives each new generation purpose it to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further than any might have thought possible.”“This country is a constant work in progress. We’re born with instructions to form a more perfect union, explicit in those words is the idea that we’re imperfect. That what gives each new generation purpose it to take up the unfinished work of the last and carry it further than any might have thought possible.”
“John was born into modest means, that means he was poor. In the heart of the Jim Crow south to parent’s who picked somebody else’s cotton. Apparently he didn’t take farmwork. On days when he was supposed to help his brother and sisters with their labor, he’d hide under the porch and make a break for the school bus when it showed up.”“John was born into modest means, that means he was poor. In the heart of the Jim Crow south to parent’s who picked somebody else’s cotton. Apparently he didn’t take farmwork. On days when he was supposed to help his brother and sisters with their labor, he’d hide under the porch and make a break for the school bus when it showed up.”
Jennifer Holliday is singing Take My Hand, Precious Lord, after a string of tributes were delivered at John Lewis’s funeral. After her song, Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the eulogy.Jennifer Holliday is singing Take My Hand, Precious Lord, after a string of tributes were delivered at John Lewis’s funeral. After her song, Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver the eulogy.
Before this song, Reverend Raphael Warnock, who is officiating the memorial service, read a letter from president Jimmy Carter, who could not attend the ceremony.Before this song, Reverend Raphael Warnock, who is officiating the memorial service, read a letter from president Jimmy Carter, who could not attend the ceremony.
Civil rights leader, Xernona Clayton, said when people read about “this wonderful man” in the newspapers, to honor him by acting in accordance with the values he fought for. She concluded her tribute by telling people to vote.Civil rights leader, Xernona Clayton, said when people read about “this wonderful man” in the newspapers, to honor him by acting in accordance with the values he fought for. She concluded her tribute by telling people to vote.
Bill Campbell, Atlanta’s former mayor, said he first met Lewis 40 years ago, when he came to his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina as an activist. Campbell’s father was the president of the local chapter of the NAACP.Bill Campbell, Atlanta’s former mayor, said he first met Lewis 40 years ago, when he came to his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina as an activist. Campbell’s father was the president of the local chapter of the NAACP.
“John Lewis wasn’t on the right side of history, history was on the right side of John Lewis,” Campbell said.“John Lewis wasn’t on the right side of history, history was on the right side of John Lewis,” Campbell said.
Campbell said in his last visit to Lewis, the congressman told him to make sure people vote in this election, because it is the most important ever.Campbell said in his last visit to Lewis, the congressman told him to make sure people vote in this election, because it is the most important ever.
Jamila Thomspon, Lewis’s deputy chief of staff, said the congressmen would want her to tell the crowd that they look “good” and “beautiful.”Jamila Thomspon, Lewis’s deputy chief of staff, said the congressmen would want her to tell the crowd that they look “good” and “beautiful.”
“He got all into our business,” Thompson said, laughing. “And was there in spirit or in person for the big moments.”“He got all into our business,” Thompson said, laughing. “And was there in spirit or in person for the big moments.”
Lewis’s niece, Sheila Lewis O’Brien, said: “Let’s continue this celebration of life by taking up the top he has now laid down and endeavor to get into good trouble, necessary trouble.”Lewis’s niece, Sheila Lewis O’Brien, said: “Let’s continue this celebration of life by taking up the top he has now laid down and endeavor to get into good trouble, necessary trouble.”
Christine Pelosi, House majority speaker Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, posted photos of the memorial book for the service. The book is embossed with Lewis’s quote: “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?”Christine Pelosi, House majority speaker Nancy Pelosi’s daughter, posted photos of the memorial book for the service. The book is embossed with Lewis’s quote: “If not us, then who? If not now, then when?”