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On the recordMarch 5, 2012
This is a wonderful way, when this Record is read of this Special Order for Donald Payne, for everyone to know the depth of the love and respect that we all had for this great and gentle human being.
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John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

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Conyers expressed collective respect for Payne's character and service.

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