CONSTITUENT HOTLINE 1-888-909-RYAN (7926) Congress had the honor of hosting the foot soldiers of the 1965 Voting Rights Marches and presenting them with a Congressional Gold Medal . It was not just what they did, but how they did it. As they gathered in the U.S. Capitol, these men and women shared memories of their peaceful march from Selma to Montgomery, their fight for the right to vote and how they challenged America to live up to its principles of freedom, liberty, and equal rights for all. One of those Foot Soldiers honored was a man named Paul Simpson. Paul Ryan from Janesville, WI had the honor of meeting Paul Simpson, now of Elkhorn, WI. They talked about the marches and their lives in Wisconsin. Reflecting on his place in history, Paul Simpson said, “I feel good about it.” And he always exercises the right he sacrificed so much for, voting in every local, state, and national election. Hear from Paul Simpson about his experiences in his own words.