Remembering him. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calling lewis a titan of the Civil Rights Movement, whose bravery transformed our nation. Senate Majority Leader Mitch Mcconnell writing you did not need to agree with john on many policy details to be awed by his life. Generations from now, when parents teach their children what is meant by courage, the story of john lewis will come to mind. Former president s, honoring the civil rights icon, too. Bill clinton writing john lewis became the conscience of the nation. And jimmy carter saying all americans owe jon lewis a debt of gratitude. President trump ordering flags at the white house and all federal buildings to be lowered at half staff, as is customary following the death of a sitting member of congress. Skipping his inauguration and first state of the union address, often reminding people to choose love over hate. It doesnt matter whether we are black, white, latino, asianamerican, or native american, it doesnt matter if we are strait gh