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Elijah Cummings: I think it was Mother Teresa who said something so profound, she said always be for something, not against things. I…

On the recordSeptember 6, 2000
I think it was Mother Teresa who said something so profound, she said always be for something, not against things. I think that that says a lot for him. He was for himself and for making sure that his community was well represented and well served, and is still doing it. So I think it is quite appropriate that we take this action today, and again I want to thank the gentleman.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the positive contributions of Mr. Broyhill during a legislative session.

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