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Steny Hoyer: “He cared about people, and particularly people who lived in Africa. I think there was no Member who knew Africa better…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
He cared about people, and particularly people who lived in Africa. I think there was no Member who knew Africa better than Donald Payne.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer emphasizes Payne's dedication to African issues and his extensive knowledge of the continent.

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