Rep. Lewis testifies against Sen. Sessions during his nomination for attorney general

On Jan. 11, Rep. John Lewis testified against Sen. Jeff Sessions, President-elect Donald Trump’s selection for attorney general, before the Senate Judiciary Committee. During the hearing, Lewis said, “It doesn’t matter how Sen. Sessions may smile, how friendly he may be, how he may speak to you. But we need someone who's going to stand up, speak up, and speak out for the people that need help.”