I think Donald Trump is dividing the American people. He is not good for America. It's not good for our standing in… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
There may be some difficulties, some interruptions, but as a nation and as a people, we are going to build a truly… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Every American has got to recognize, we are the only major country on Earth not to guarantee health care to all people.… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I think putting the United States down across the world is not something that a responsible person does. — John Lewis Copy Share Image
We are one people; we are only family. And when we finally accept these truths, then we will be able to fulfill… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I truly believe that one day we will get there, we will arrive. And if we do it right in America, maybe,… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
We're one people, and we all live in the same house. Not the American house, but the world house. — John Lewis Copy Share Image
I have met every president since President Kennedy. And I think Barack Obama must be listed as one of the best. This… — 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