Washington, Feb. 17 -- Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur issued the following press release:
Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson:
"My heart goes out to the family of Reverend Jesse Jackson of Chicago including his wife Jacqueline and their 5 children Santita, Jesse Jr., Jonathan, Yusef, and Jacqueline Jr. He was an inspiring, indefatigable, and eloquent preacher for 'Justice for All,' at home and abroad.
"His pastoral vision of a 'Rainbow Coalition' extended beyond the walls of the Church. He embraced everyone as he marched forward the Dr. Martin Luther King legacy. His forceful advocacy for human rights, worker rights, and civil rights at home and abroad was tirele...