My position is very, very simple. That I fought too long and too hard against discrimination based on race and color, not… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women,… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I believe race is too heavy a burden to carry into the 21st century. It's time to lay it down. We all… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
My parents told me in the very beginning as a young child when I raised the question about segregation and racial discrimination,… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
My parents told me in the very beginning as a young child when I raised the question about segregation and racial discrimination,… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I am concerned that there are some feelings in some quarters in some corners that, what do people of color want now?… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I have fought too hard and for too long against discrimination based on race and color not to stand up against discrimination… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the American society. — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Races don't fall in love, genders don't fall in love: Individuals fall in love. We all should be free to marry the… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Today, I think more than ever before, we have to speak up and speak out to end discrimination based on sexual orientation.… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
MLK, Jr. taught me how to say no to segregation, and I can hear him saying now... when you straighten up your… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
The civil rights movement was based on faith. Many of us who were participants in this movement saw our involvement as an… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
“Malcolm (X) talked about the need to shift our focus from race to class, both among one another and between ourselves and… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
When growing up, I saw segregation. I saw racial discrimination. I saw those signs that said white men, colored men. White women,… — 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