Washington, Feb. 17 -- Congressman James E. Clyburn issued the following press release:
Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson:
"Today, I join the nation in mourning the passing of one of the most quintessential civil rights leaders - Reverend Jesse Jackson.
"Our relationship began as students at rival high schools in South Carolina and continued at rival HBCUs in the South - he at North Carolina A&T State University and me at South Carolina State University. These rivalries forged a friendship that remain constant and mutually beneficial. His mother helped me launch my political career back in the 1970s and our children have carried our family and political relation...