G. K. Butterfield: “I thank Congresswoman Bass very much for those very kind words, and I thank her for her friendship and for her…”

“I thank Congresswoman Bass very much for those very kind words, and I thank her for her friendship and for her leadership over the last 2 years as she has led the 55 men and women of the Congressional Black Caucus. I certainly know from past experience that it is a daunting challenge to lead such a caucus. But I thank her so much for her leadership, and I look forward to the future leadership of our new chair, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. Today, the Congressional Black Caucus is convening to present a Special Order, recognizing the 155th anniversary of the ratification of the 13th Amendment. General Leave”