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On the recordSeptember 9, 2019
I thank Congressman Payne, first of all, for his kind and gracious words, but, also, for that brilliant presentation reminding us again not only of our history, but how we have risen to be great leaders in our country. I also want to thank the gentleman for his steady leadership on so many issues, including healthcare, and how he is working to raise the issue of the racial gaps as it relates to people of color, as it relates to diabetes and all of those health indices that we have to close these gaps. I thank him for being here tonight and participating. Madam Speaker, how much time do I have remaining, please? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentlewoman from California has 35 minutes remaining.
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Democratic · California
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