Story highlights Paul says John Lewis is not "immune" to criticismKentucky senator wants "repeal and replace" on same day(CNN) Sen. Rand Paul praised Georgia Rep. John Lewis Sunday as a civil rights icon, but said he's not "immune" to criticism from political opponents. "John Lewis isn't in a position where there can't be a healthy debate. Because he's a civil rights icon, shouldn't make him immune" to criticism, the Kentucky senator told Jake Tapper on CNN's "State of the Union." Paul added that Lewis is, like his Democratic colleagues, a fair subject for criticism from across the aisle. "John Lewis is a partisan," he said.

Source: CNN January 15, 2017 15:28 UTC