Brookings President John R. Allen statement on the passing of John R. Lewis

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) speaks ahead of a vote on two articles of impeachment against U.S. President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., in a still image from video December 18, 2019. House TV via REUTERS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Brookings President John R. Allen joins the Brookings community in mourning the passing of Congressman John R. Lewis.

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