It is with great honor that I rise today to anchor this CBC Special Order hour. I would like to thank the CBC chair, Chairman Richmond, for his leadership in this effort. For the next 60 minutes, we have an opportunity to speak directly to the American people about issues of great importance to the Congressional Black Caucus and many of the constituents we represent. General Leave
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