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James A. Lewis

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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.

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Jul 6, 2016

We can and we must do better, and we can do better.

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Jul 6, 2016

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

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Jul 6, 2016

I don't plan to stay here, and I don't think it is fair for the witness to stay here.

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Jul 6, 2016

We have been here for a while and you are going over.

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May 24, 2016

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.

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May 24, 2016

How do you inform these people that are hurting, that are suffering? How do you inform them?

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May 24, 2016

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.

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May 24, 2016

I have never, ever seen in a very long time this degree, this spirit of togetherness.

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May 24, 2016

I still think sometimes I am being harassed by the government when Department of Labor showed up the day before Christmas.

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May 24, 2016

Citizens, taxpayers, landowners, farmers coming, pleading with their government to help them.

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May 24, 2016

We shouldn't be afraid of the government. We should depend on you.

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May 24, 2016

Clearly, the government should never be in the business of taking money from people who have never violated the law.

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May 24, 2016

This is not going to take as long as you think it is going to take.

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May 24, 2016

When we find out that the people didn't do anything wrong, do we amend? Do we say we are sorry?

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May 24, 2016

Before we leave these two witnesses, I just want to take a moment to thank you for being brave and courageous.

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May 24, 2016

We could not have done better in picking out two Americans that got a bad deal from our government.

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May 24, 2016

I would like to thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you. I am pleased to have the Commissioner testifying before us today.

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May 24, 2016

We must do more to resolve this issue for small businesses. It is the right thing to do.

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May 23, 2016

If we fail to act, history will not be kind to us as a Nation and as a people.

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May 23, 2016

That is not right, that is not fair, that is not just.

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May 23, 2016

We spend too much time talking the talk, but not walking the walk.

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May 23, 2016

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.

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May 23, 2016

Fifty-five years ago today I was arrested in a Jacksonville, Mississippi, bus station for using a 'whites only' restroom.

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May 10, 2016

Thank you for being with us. Thank you for all your great and good work.

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