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G. K. Butterfield: Thank you, staff. Thank you all of you who had a hand in making this happen, including the chairwoman of the…

On the recordOctober 1, 2007
Thank you, staff. Thank you all of you who had a hand in making this happen, including the chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus itself. I failed to mention the name of Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick. Congresswoman Kilpatrick is leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, and that's a tough job, leading 43 diverse politicians. But she reconciles all of our differences, all of our views and leads the Black Caucus with great distinction. Thank you as well to Congresswoman Kilpatrick.
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G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

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Recognizing the leadership of Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick during a speech.

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