Wisniewski Statement On John Lewis Press Conference

January 30, 2012

Wisniewski Statement On John Lewis Press Conference Welcomes Civil Rights Pioneer to New Jersey (Trenton) New Jersey Democratic State Committee Chairman John Wisniewski issued the following statement regarding Congressman John Lewis’ visit to New Jersey: “Congressman John Lewis is a civil rights pioneer and genuine American hero.” said Wisniewski. “As a young man, he was seriously injured fighting for basic civil rights like the right to vote and freely assemble. Lewis’ example reminds us that civil rights should not be decided by the majority at the ballot box. Ensuring civil rights is the responsibility of our leaders -- our courts, our legislators and our executives. When any one of them fails in their responsibility, all of us have a responsibility to join the fight to ensure justice.”