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Yvette Clarke: “He was a relentless and iconic advocate for the continent of Africa, the African diaspora, as well as the Caribbean…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
He was a relentless and iconic advocate for the continent of Africa, the African diaspora, as well as the Caribbean region.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke highlights Payne's advocacy for Africa and the Caribbean.

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