I happen to believe that this election year [2016] is...one of the most important elections that we're going to face in a… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
There have been efforts in recent years and as recently as this past election with it being a deliberate and systematic attempt… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
We have come a long way in America because of Martin Luther King, Jr. He led a disciplined, nonviolent revolution under the… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
People should organize people to just turn up and participate in the democratic process. Knock on doors. They may not be old… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Today, all across this country there are going to be rallies led by Democrats and others to fight against the devastating impact… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Right now what my job is, and I think the job of Democrats and Republicans, is to protect the middle class and… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
We're not questioning the legitimacy of the outcome of the election. You didn't have Republicans questioning whether or not [Barack] Obama legitimately… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
“But we must accept one central truth and responsibility as participants in a democracy: Freedom is not a state; it is an… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Customs, traditions, laws should be flexible, within good reason, if that is what it takes to make our democracy work. — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I happen to believe that this election year [2016] is...one of the most important elections that we're going to face in a very long… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
If you're not hopeful and optimistic, then you just give up. You have to take that long hard look and just believe that if… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I am very, very hopeful about the American South - I believe that we will lead America to what Dr. King called 'the beloved… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
[Donald Trump's inauguration] will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress. You cannot be at home with something that… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
To question the legitimacy of the next United States president, you know, and you're worried about a tweet that says, hey, why don't you… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
We are tired of being beaten by policemen. We are tired of seeing our people locked up in jails over and over again. And… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Now we have black and white elected officials working together. Today, we have gone beyond just passing laws. Now we have to create a… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
“For me, the nomination of Barack Obama as a candidate for president and his inauguration in Washington represents a brief glimpse at the power… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Too many people struggled, suffered, and died to make it possible for every American to exercise their right to vote. — John Lewis Copy Share Image
The vote is precious. It's almost sacred, so go out and vote like you never voted before. — John Lewis Copy Share Image
My position is very, very simple. That I fought too long and too hard against discrimination based on race and color, not to stand… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
![“I happen to believe that this election year [2016] is...one of the most important elections that we're going to face in a very long time. I know we hear from time to time that every election is important. This one is very, very important.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0da/john-lewis-1310_believe_i-happen-to-believe-that-this-election-y_49319.jpg)
![“Right now what my job is, and I think the job of Democrats and Republicans, is to protect the middle class and working families of this country from some devastating ideas that [Donald] Trump has proposed.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c70/john-lewis-1310_class_right-now-what-my-job-is-and-i-think-the_2029540.jpg)
![“We're not questioning the legitimacy of the outcome of the election. You didn't have Republicans questioning whether or not [Barack] Obama legitimately beat John McCain in 2008.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1a/john-lewis-1310_barack_we-re-not-questioning-the-legitimacy-of_2484781.jpg)
![“[Donald Trump's inauguration] will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress. You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0ea/john-lewis-1310_congress_donald-trump-s-inauguration-will-be-the_81588.jpg)
