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Janice Schakowsky: When I heard that his situation was grave, I gave a call to his brother, Bill, whom I had gotten to know on trips that…

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
When I heard that his situation was grave, I gave a call to his brother, Bill, whom I had gotten to know on trips that he and Don took, and had the privilege then of speaking with Don.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

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Shares a personal moment with Congressman Don Payne before his passing.

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