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Maryland Democratic Rep. Elijah Cummings died on Oct. 17, at the age of 68, after "complications concerning longstanding health challenges," according to his office

The son of sharecroppers, Cummings first won his congressional seat in 1996, eventually serving 12 terms in the House. His tenure was marked by a commitment to justice. 

In a video from his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives after taking office, Cummings speaks to the importance of taking action while you can.

Reading from a poem he says, "I only have a minute, 60 seconds in it. Forced upon me, I did not choose it, but I know that I must use it."  Read more...

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