On the recordDecember 19, 2012
I don't rise to talk about and to give accolades to Congressman Cleaver because he has served the Congressional Black Caucus so well. And the reason I don't is because I can't imagine that he won't continue to serve us as he has this capacity to do. I know that Congresswoman Judge Fudge is going to do a remarkable job, but there is a uniqueness about Reverend Cleaver, Pastor Cleaver, City Councilman Cleaver, Mayor Cleaver, Congressman Cleaver. God has given these terrific assets to be able to take complex, emotional problems and to talk to you like he's known you all of your life as he helps you to work with him to try to find some solution. Every time I hear him give a talk, I vision him in his church talking about those things that give inspiration to so many people that have lost hope, and especially now, as many have lost their homes and lost jobs.…
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