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Charles Skelton: Lincoln University, in Jefferson City, Missouri, is an historic black college that has served Missouri and our nation…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2000
Lincoln University, in Jefferson City, Missouri, is an historic black college that has served Missouri and our nation well since the latter part of the 1800s. Today, it serves as a beacon of education for our state of Missouri. I am so very proud of the faculty, the students, and its extension service, which have put this university on the map. I am pleased to represent such an outstanding institution.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Recognizing the contributions of Lincoln University during a speech.

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