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On the recordMarch 14, 2016
I thank the distinguished gentlewoman, Representative Beatty, from the great State of Ohio for her leadership and for moving us forward throughout the past several weeks as it relates to the Congressional Black Caucus' Special Order, this hour of power. It is 60 minutes where we have the opportunity to speak to the American people about issues of importance to our country, to our economy, to the integrity of our democracy as we are doing tonight. It is an honor to share with you today. {time} 2045 I also want to acknowledge and thank our colleague, John Larson from the great State of Connecticut, for his continuing leadership and for taking to the House floor today to highlight both the historic significance of the speech that President Johnson gave from this very Chamber 51 years ago, on March 15, 1965, about voting in America and ensuring that every single person, regardless of their race or their color or their background had an opportunity to exercise their franchise, and to point out to the American people that the Congress will pause tomorrow to honor two true American legends, Representative Lewis and Representative Johnson, who served the American people before they arrived in the people's House and through their service here in the House of Representatives.…
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Hakeem Jeffries
Democratic · New York
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Mar 14, 2016

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