Mr. President we woke up this morning to learn with profound sadness that our friend and colleague congressman Elijah Cummings the son of sharecroppers who became the chair of the House Oversight committee passed away last night at the age of 68. It wasap the first thing i saw when i read the paper this morning and it hit me like a punch in the stomach. In his 23 years in congress elijah had a legacy that will live long after his sudden passing. He served the people of his maryland district with self is selfless compassion and grace. Since it only happens when you cant do justice to the legacy of Elijah C Cummings but id lie to share a few reflections and they know my dear friend senator cardin was closely or truthers with Elijah Cummings and they had worked on so many things for maryland and the country and i know he is here sharing our deep sadness. Truly Elijah Cummings was not just a great congressman but a great man. He had a presence, make commanding presence when he entered the
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