Paul: 'Partisan' John Lewis not 'immune' to criticism
By Rebecca Savransky - 01/15/17 10:15 AM EST
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Sunday said he respects Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.), but noted the Georgia Democrat's status as a civil rights leader doesn't make him immune to criticism.
"I do appreciate him being a civil rights icon, but I would also say that that doesn't make us immune from criticism or debate," Paul said on "CNN's "State of the Union."
"So John Lewis isn't in a position where there can't be a healthy debate back and forth. Because he's a civil rights icon shouldn't make him immune."
Paul said when discussions involve race, they get "very sensitive."
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