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On the recordApril 22, 2013
Our chaplain here in the Senate is an old Navy guy. He is a retired Navy Admiral. His name is Barry Black, and he is black.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper introduces the Senate chaplain, highlighting his historic role.

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