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On the recordMarch 5, 2012
Today we mourn the loss of a colleague and friend. Newark lost its champion. Africa lost its informal ambassador, as Donald Payne exercised tremendous leadership and influence as a senior member and chair of the Subcommittee on Africa.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon

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Paying tribute to Donald Payne's leadership and impact on Africa.

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