James Clyburn actually said...

The country is poorer for the loss of Donald Payne, but this country is greater for his public service.

Don Payne was a true servant who not only served his State of New Jersey, but Donald Payne was someone who took care of his district.

He was known because he understood that as a public policy maker he could influence education in this country, and he certainly did that.

If Donald Payne is not there, that door must be locked and the rest of us can give up.