James A. Lewis
The Public Record
James A. Lewis is a Democratic politician from Illinois. He has been involved in various political activities within the state, although specific details about his roles and contributions are not widely documented. As a member of the Democratic Party, he aligns with the party's values and policies, advocating for issues pertinent to his constituents in Illinois. His political career has been characterized by a commitment to public service and community engagement.
I don't plan to stay here, and I don't think it is fair for the witness to stay here.
I have always tried to be very honest and upright in everything I do. And I just really--well, I don't have much faith in the government.
How do you inform these people that are hurting, that are suffering? How do you inform them?
They took my money with no notice and then they kept it, even though they found nothing wrong. They just kept it because they could. It is just not right.
I have never, ever seen in a very long time this degree, this spirit of togetherness.
I still think sometimes I am being harassed by the government when Department of Labor showed up the day before Christmas.
Citizens, taxpayers, landowners, farmers coming, pleading with their government to help them.
Clearly, the government should never be in the business of taking money from people who have never violated the law.
When we find out that the people didn't do anything wrong, do we amend? Do we say we are sorry?
Before we leave these two witnesses, I just want to take a moment to thank you for being brave and courageous.
We could not have done better in picking out two Americans that got a bad deal from our government.
I would like to thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you. I am pleased to have the Commissioner testifying before us today.
We must do more to resolve this issue for small businesses. It is the right thing to do.
If we fail to act, history will not be kind to us as a Nation and as a people.
The status quo isn't working, the status quo has underperformed, and the status quo in many cases is leaving people trapped from a generational point of view.
Fifty-five years ago today I was arrested in a Jacksonville, Mississippi, bus station for using a 'whites only' restroom.





