Joyce Beatty: “I thank so much Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Mr. Speaker, I now yield to…”

On the recordNovember 14, 2016

I thank so much Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Mr. Speaker, I now yield to Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman from New Jersey's 12th District. I am so honored to serve with her. She stands in this same space as the Special Order hour chair for our Progressive Caucus. Earlier today, I benefited from her wisdom as she said to me: I am used to being in charge and I like being in charge, so I am going to stay tonight and lend my voice to the Special Order hour on our unfinished business. {time} 2015

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Joyce Beatty

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Nov 14, 2016

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