Washington, Feb. 17 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding the passing of civil rights leader Reverand Jesse Jackson:
"I join people across our region, country, and world in mourning Rev. Jesse Jackson. His is a terrible loss for America and for the cause of freedom, democracy, and justice everywhere. I'm praying for his entire family, including his sons Jonathan and Jesse Jr. whom I've served with in the Congress.
"From the road to Selma to the balcony of Lorraine Motel, from leading Operation Breadbasket to advocating for D.C. Statehood, Rev. Jackson was always a voice for, in his words, 'the desperate, the damned, the disinh...