Jim Clyburn: “I am deeply grateful to Congressman Payne for breaking barriers that…”

On the recordMarch 5, 2012

I am deeply grateful to Congressman Payne for breaking barriers that stood in the way for so many years.

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Clyburn acknowledges Payne's historic role as the first African American Congressman from New Jersey.

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Jim Clyburn: “I am deeply grateful to Congressman Payne for breaking barriers that stood in the way for so many years.”