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On the recordApril 1, 2019
I grew up believing that it was part of my responsibility as a minister not just to stand in the pulpit and preach on Sunday mornings, but also to be active in the community and in the nation and the world in an active way to challenge any kind of issue that would bring any kind of injustice to people.
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James A. Lewis
Democratic · Illinois

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John Lewis emphasizes the role of ministers in advocating for justice.

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