Bennie's presence in the community can never be replaced, but the work of his life will live on after him.
Nancy Pelosi: “Bennie's presence in the community can never be replaced, but the work of his life will live on after him.”
On the recordJuly 10, 2000
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Pelosi reflects on the lasting impact of Bennie Holmes Jr. on the community.
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