WATCH: Military honor guard escorts the body of Rep. Elijah Cummings into the US Capitol.
Speaker Pelosi: "Elijah Cummings. Son of sharecroppers. Master of the House."
Senate Majority Leader McConnell: "Elijah Cummings did not just represent Baltimore, he embodied it. He celebrated its victories. Sought to advocate for its needs. And worked to heal its wounds."
During emotional tribute, Rep. Meadows says some would say he had an "unexpected friendship" with the late Rep. Cummings:
"Perhaps this place and this country would be better served with a few more unexpected friendships. I know I've been blessed by one. God bless you."
"Perhaps this place and this country would be better served with a few more unexpected friendships. I know I've been blessed by one. God bless you."
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus gather around the casket of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings. nbcnews.to/32MapVo
