Georgia Democrat David Scott, 80, dies after casting final House vote

"We are all deeply saddened, adding Scott spent the majority of his life in service to others."

— Mike Johnson , Politician

"Under his leadership, Democrats fought to strengthen our agricultural communities, reduce hunger, and bring the American Dream within reach of everyone."

— Katherine M. Clark , Politician

"He was a strong voice for Georgia’s farmers, hungry veterans and young people — who he helped shape into the next generation of agricultural leaders through his fierce advocacy for the 1890’s Scholarship Program."

— Angie Craig , Politician

"David Scott was a trailblazer who served a district that he represented admirably, rose up from humble beginnings to become the first African American ever to chair the House Ag Committee."

— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician

"David Scott was a trailblazer who served a district that he represented admirably, rose up from humble beginnings to become the first African American ever to chair the House Ag Committee."

— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician

"David Scott was a trailblazer who served the district that he represented admirably, rose up from humble beginnings to become the first African American ever to chair the House Ag Committee."

— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician

"He cared about the people that he represented. He was fiercely committed to getting things done for the people of the great state of Georgia, and he’ll be deeply missed."

— Hakeem Jeffries , Politician

"We are all deeply saddened by the news of Rep. David Scott’s passing. For more than two decades, David faithfully served the people of Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District and spent the majority of his life in service to others."

— Mike Johnson , Politician