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Yvette Clarke: I consider myself to be an ardent, outspoken, forceful, and unapologetic advocate for minority women and veteran-owned…

On the recordMarch 6, 2012
I consider myself to be an ardent, outspoken, forceful, and unapologetic advocate for minority women and veteran-owned federal contractors.
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Yvette Clarke
Democratic · New York

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Clarke emphasizes her strong support for minority and veteran-owned contractors.

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