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Yvette Clarke: His leadership was global. We are grateful for his world view.

On the recordMarch 5, 2012
His leadership was global. We are grateful for his world view.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke emphasizes Payne's global leadership and perspective.

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