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Donald M. Payne: As long as I am given the privilege to serve in this great House, I look forward to carrying that legacy, the one that…

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
As long as I am given the privilege to serve in this great House, I look forward to carrying that legacy, the one that he started--to fight for the underprivileged, to bring attention to the critical issues that don't make the front page, Madam Speaker.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

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Expressing commitment to continue Donald Payne's legacy of advocacy for the underprivileged.

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