Haaland: Mr. Cummings Was a Protector of Democracy and Humanity

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Deb Haaland (NM-01) released the following statement after the passing of her colleague Congresswoman Elijah Cummings (Md.-07) was announced:

“Long before I ever came to Congress, Mr. Cummings was a hero to me. I’d watch him standing up for the people and against oppression and realize what a champion we had fighting for all of us, for the country – and Baltimore. I was so fortunate to see his work up close, to learn, to be mentored, to be in the presence of his fearlessness.

“Mr. Cummings was a protector of democracy and humanity, his strong and unwavering voice for justice will be heard for decades to come. Rest in peace, my friend.”