James Lewis actually said...

They did so because there was a significant problem, particularly in Southern states, for which I am a representative of one of them.

John Lewis emphasizes the historical voting rights issues in Southern states.

01/28/2019

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The right to vote is the most important non-violent tool to build a model perfect union that we know.

[t]he vote is the most powerful nonviolent change agent you have in a democratic society. You must use it because it is not guaranteed. You ...

Your vote is precious, almost sacred. It is the most powerful, nonviolent tool we have to create a more perfect union.

If not me, who? If not now, when?