{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://sewell.house.gov/2026/2/rep-sewell-s-statement-on-the-passing-of-rev-jesse-l-jackson-sr", "Rep. Sewell's Statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.", "2026-02-17", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "AL", "Terri A. Sewell", "S001185", "sewell.house.gov", "sewell", "https://sewell.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Birmingham, AL \u2013 Today, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07) issued the following statement on the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.\n\n\u201cMy heart breaks for the passing of Civil Rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. Rev. Jackson\u2019s life was a testament to the power of faith, moral conviction, and unrelenting activism. A beloved spiritual and Civil Rights leader, his voice uplifted countless communities and inspired change across generations.\n\n\u201cWhether fighting for voting rights, economic opportunity, or the dignity of every person, Rev. Jackson\u2019s commitment to justice helped sustain the momentum of The Movement. His moral leadership challenged our nation to live up to its highest ideals, and his courage reminded us that change requires both persistence and compassion.\n\n\u201cRev. Jackson taught us to \u2018keep hope alive\u2019 - to keep pushing, keep organizing, and keep believing that justice is within reach if we remain steadfast. He understood that voting rights are the lifeblood of our democracy, and he never shied away from calling out injustice wherever it lived. His work helped expand opportunity for millions, and his legacy will continue to shape our nation for generations to come.\n\n\u201cMy heartfelt condolences are with the family of Rev. Jackson. May his legacy continue to guide us, his spirit continue to strengthen us, and his vision for a brighter future continue to move us forward. May he rest in peace and power.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T17:26:08Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://sewell.house.gov/2026/2/rep-sewell-s-statement-on-the-passing-of-rev-jesse-l-jackson-sr"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.7869340479373932, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}