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Gregory Meeks: He really was American history, he was a history teacher, and I trust that American history is going to record his life…

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
He really was American history, he was a history teacher, and I trust that American history is going to record his life as a great American patriot.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

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Meeks honors Donald Payne's legacy and contributions to American history.

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