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Raphael Warnock: “John Lewis wanted this program [the academy] and it finally…”

Featuring: Raphael Warnock, Democratic | U.S. Senate Georgia

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Raphael Warnock Discusses Activism, Governance, and Peacebuilding at US Institute of Peace Event

Published | Video Starts at 28:28

He built a bridge while crossing the bridge. And all of us are the blessed beneficiaries of his enduring lifelong commitment. And then you say to me today that he John Lewis wanted this program [the academy] and it finally happened after his death. It's just like John Lewis to teach us not only how to live, but also how to die. You should commit to a life's project that's longer than your lifespan. (28:28–28:31)

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Asserts that John Lewis desired the establishment of the academy, which was realized posthumously.

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