"Even though the world around him gave him every cause for bitterness, he stubbornly treated everyone with respect and love."

Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who led members of the GOP in honoring the late John Lewis at the Capitol this week, paying final tribute to the deceased civil rights leader and congressman, as reported by The Washington Post. Lewis (D-Ga.) lay in state at the Capitol for two days earlier this week.