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Donald M. Payne: “He who wishes to be chief among you shall first be your servant.”

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
He who wishes to be chief among you shall first be your servant.
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Donald M. Payne
New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Referencing a biblical principle on leadership during a tribute to Donald Payne.

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