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G. K. Butterfield: Mr. Speaker, of the Tuskegee Airmen deserve every accolade that this body can possibly extend. I want to say to the…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2005
Mr. Speaker, of the Tuskegee Airmen deserve every accolade that this body can possibly extend. I want to say to the Tuskegee Airmen, if you are watching this by television, to the families of the Tuskegee Airmen, this country owes to each of you a great, great debt of gratitude. May God continue to bless each one of you and may God bless your families.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Recognizing the contributions of the Tuskegee Airmen during a House floor speech.

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