There are good men, great men, strong leaders, true patriots, and able politicians. Sometimes you get them all in one. Elijah Cummings was all of those in one. He was as tough, blunt and effective on the congressional dais as a prosecutor and as fiery as a preacher. 
He championed a small, bold group like @blackgirlsvote because it was the right thing to do. He fiercely defended his city of Baltimore. My producers, crew and I got to watch him in action after Freddie Gray was killed & Rep Cummings' neighborhood was in uprising & under curfiew.
Rep. Cummings sought to have the fearless "squad" freshman women on his committee because he wanted them on his team. And he was just a nice guy; consistently kind to me and my family, whenever we were lucky enough to run into him. I always learned something talking with him.
I couldn't wish @RepCummings wife and loved ones deeper condolences. Rest in peace sir, and thank you for giving so much in far too short a time.
