Watch former President Barack Obama deliver a moving eulogy for the late Rep. Elijah Cummings: 'There's nothing weak about being honorable'

Lauren Frias

Oct 26, 2019, 07:37 IST

Former President Barack Obama delivered a heartfelt speech at the funeral of the late Rep. Elijah Cummings, remembering his life devoted to serving the American people.
Cummings died on October 17, at the age of 68 "due to complications concerning longstanding health challenges," according to his office.
Obama praised Cummings for his kindness and dedication as a congressman, describing him as "a leader who said he would die for his people, even as he lived every minute for them."
"There is nothing weak about being honorable," Obama said.
Several politicians also spoke at Cummings' funeral, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and former President Bill Clinton.
Watch a video of Obama's speech here.
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