Political Quotes

G. K. Butterfield

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G. K. Butterfield is a Democratic politician from North Carolina, born on April 27, 1946. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 1st congressional district from 2004 until 2022. During his tenure, Butterfield focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, advocating for policies that support underserved communities. He has been a prominent voice for African American representation in Congress and has served in various leadership roles within the Democratic Party. Butterfield's career in public service also includes time as a judge and a member of the North Carolina Utilities Commission.

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Feb 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…

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Feb 2, 2005

Mr. Speaker, I do not accept the suggestion that the academic community is un-American and not in support of our military. My friends in the academic community, and I have many in North Carolina who are part of the academic community, they…

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Oct 8, 2004

while I support the many strides forward the Department of Defense Authorization will represent, I must rise to note my great concern about a provision regarding the Outlying Landing Field OLF proposed for Washington and Beaufort counties…

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Oct 5, 2004

The Oxford Research Station was established in 1912 as a crop and forestry research station. The station facilities include computerized curing barns, office facilities, a shop building, several equipment shelters, a tobacco evaluation…

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