Late Saturday night, the Georgia congressman issued another statement easing back on his earlier remarks. Under the heading, "Rep. John Lewis Clarifies Misinterpretations of his Earlier Comments," Lewis said: "A careful review of my earlier statement would reveal that I did not compare Sen. John McCain or Gov. Sarah Palin to George Wallace. It was not my intention or desire to do so.
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